Week 12 - Cognition in Mental Health Flashcards
ongoing process of acquisition, integration and consolidation of info for use and adaptation to the environment.
cognition
name the 2 aspects of cognitive rehabilitation that services are typically directed towards achieving.
- reinforcing, strengthening or reestablishing previously learned patterns of behavior.
- establishing new patterns of cognitive activity or compensatory mechanisms for impaired neuro systems.
name the 5 components of attention.
- selective
- filter
- divided attention
- vigilance/attention-span
- attentional shift
working memory
short-term
name the 3 components of long-term memory.
- semantic
- episodic
- procedural
general knowledge
semantic memory
personal info
episodic memory
knowing how to do things
procedural memory
name the 5 components of executive functions.
- concept formation and categorization
- schemas
- problem-solving
- decision-making
- metacognition
name 4 techniques to improve cognitive skills.
- drills, repetition, and rehearsal
- exercises
- computer assisted learning
- paper and pencil task
uses strengths to overcome deficit
compensatory strategies
changes in the environment to make cognitive improvements
adaptive approach
name some examples of compensatory strategies.
- making lists
- sticky notes
- calendars
individual is trying to attend to multiple things at once
divided attention
what is one of the best methods to improve cognition?
physical exercise
changing the activity demands
adaptive approach
working on a patient’s cognitive components
component focused approach
working on a patient’s functional components
functional approach
improvement following a sign/cue may exist for a week or two but then may diminish; is there carry over into other areas
persistence of effect
can effects be uses in other tasks
generalizing
it’s good to keep to ___ ___ for each session (keep structure consistent, don’t be random)
familiar structure
