Week 12 - Cognition in Mental Health

Question 1

ongoing process of acquisition, integration and consolidation of info for use and adaptation to the environment.

Answer 1

cognition

Question 2

name the 2 aspects of cognitive rehabilitation that services are typically directed towards achieving.

Answer 2

1. reinforcing, strengthening or reestablishing previously learned patterns of behavior.
2. establishing new patterns of cognitive activity or compensatory mechanisms for impaired neuro systems.

Question 3

name the 5 components of attention.

Answer 3

• selective
• filter
• divided attention
• vigilance/attention-span
• attentional shift

Question 4

working memory

Answer 4

short-term

Question 5

name the 3 components of long-term memory.

Answer 5

• semantic
• episodic
• procedural

Question 6

general knowledge

Answer 6

semantic memory

Question 7

personal info

Answer 7

episodic memory

Question 8

knowing how to do things

Answer 8

procedural memory

Question 9

name the 5 components of executive functions.

Answer 9

• concept formation and categorization
• schemas
• problem-solving
• decision-making
• metacognition

Question 10

name 4 techniques to improve cognitive skills.

Answer 10

• drills, repetition, and rehearsal
• exercises
• computer assisted learning
• paper and pencil task

Question 11

uses strengths to overcome deficit

Answer 11

compensatory strategies

Question 12

changes in the environment to make cognitive improvements

Answer 12

adaptive approach

Question 13

name some examples of compensatory strategies.

Answer 13

• making lists
• sticky notes
• calendars

Question 14

individual is trying to attend to multiple things at once

Answer 14

divided attention

Question 15

what is one of the best methods to improve cognition?

Answer 15

physical exercise

Question 16

changing the activity demands

Answer 16

adaptive approach

Question 17

working on a patient’s cognitive components

Answer 17

component focused approach

Question 18

working on a patient’s functional components

Answer 18

functional approach

Question 19

improvement following a sign/cue may exist for a week or two but then may diminish; is there carry over into other areas

Answer 19

persistence of effect

Question 20

can effects be uses in other tasks

Answer 20

generalizing

Question 21

it’s good to keep to ___ ___ for each session (keep structure consistent, don’t be random)

Answer 21

familiar structure