Physical activity and cognition

Question 1

what is cognitive function

Answer 1

mental processes involved in the acquisition of knowledge, manipulation of information, and reasoning

Question 2

6 key cognitive domains

Answer 2

-executive functioning
- memory and learning
- complex attention
- perceptual and motor functions
- language
- social cognition

Question 3

what are three ways to measure cognitive function

Answer 3

• self report (subjective)
• cognitive tests (objective)
• neuroimaging (objective)

Question 4

what is neuropsychological testing

Answer 4

longer In depth designed to measure brain function

Question 5

what is cognitive screening

Answer 5

quick, simple tests to asses brain function

Question 6

what is neuroimaging

Answer 6

-technology to non invasively capture brain structure and function
- captured through CT and MRI