(Tute) Alzheimer's Disease and Neuropsychological Assessment

Question 1

What is a verbal learning assessment designed to do?

Answer 1

Designed to give you a chance to do a mock neuropsychological assessment

Question 2

Name 3 characteristics of a typical learner.

Answer 2

1- Learning curve present.
2- Good delayed recall.
3- Good recognition.

Question 3

Name 2 observed characteristics of a typical learner regarding retention.

Answer 3

1- Independent accessing/retrieval of learned information not impaired

2- Retention of information not impaired – external prompts facilitate retrieval

Question 4

Name 3 characteristics of an Alzheimer’s disease patient.

Answer 4

1- Flattened learning curve
2- Poor delayed recall
3- Poor recognition

Question 5

Name 2 observed characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease patient regarding retention.

Answer 5

1- Impaired independent accessing/retrieval of learned information

2- Impaired retention of information – external prompts do not facilitate retrieval