week 12 Flashcards
cognitive function
process whereby an individual is able to perceive, recognize or understand thoughts and ideas
Stroop test
say the color of the word, not the word itself
flanker test
override habits
emotion recognition
which emotion is depicted the expression
emotional perspective taking
what emotional expression is hidden behind the mask
affective responsiveness
how would you feel in this situation?
which emotional expression would you show ?
executive function control
-processes control cognitive function-oriented toward goal-directed behavior
- the process includes scheduling, planning, and working memory
- tasks do not become automatic over time
marshmallow test
a really strong predictor of outcomes in life because a delay of gratification and self-regulation is an important executive function
effect on exercise on executive control
episodic
-personal memories
-conscious retrieval of events
-detail of events
semantic
-knowing birthdays
-capitals of the world
-vocabulary
long term memory: implicit
does not require conscious awareness
(emotions, perception, body action and body memories)
effects of exercise on an aging brain
-PA has a decreased risk of dementia
- reduced chance of mild cognitive impairments
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3 neurological benefits
- while exercising, oxygen saturation and angiogenesis occur in areas of the brain associated with rational thinking
- exercise drops stress hormones and increases the number of neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine
- exercise upregulates neurotrophins, theses support the survival and differentiation of neurons in the developing brain
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
-fertilizer of the brain
help maintain the life of your brain cells and grow the brain proteins
- heavily involved in the plasticity concept of the brain
- Low levels of BDNF have been associated with depression and anxiety
