Attention
What is automatic processing
something that happens without intention or conscious awareness
What are the types of memory
short-term
long-term
working
Define executive function
higher-order cognitive skills that requires awareness and conscious effort
what are the two primary OT interventions
remediation approach and compensatory approach
What is the Test of Everyday Attention
Attention while engaging in everyday tasks measures selective, sustained, alternating, and divided attention.
Give an example of controlled processing
navigating an unfamiliar area
What are the categories of long-term memory
semantic
episodic
procedural
why is concept formation and categorization important
to identify safe vs harmful things in daily activities
what is the purpose of remediation approach
to improve or restore specific cognitive skills to enhance daily functioning
Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS)
Global cognition as it affects occupational performance. Corresponds to the Allen Scale of Cognitive Performance Levels 3.0 to 5.8.
What cognitive impairments can affect selective attention?
Someone with psychosis
what is the length of short-term memory and long-term memory
short-term is held for a matter of seconds or minutes
long-term has an unknown capacity
what are schemas
mental represenation that create structure out of related concepts
what is the purpose of the compensatory approach
for the therapist to adapt the environment, task, or teaching method to compensate for the cognitive impairment
What is the Do-Eat
Three areas are measured: performance of the tasks, sensory-motor skills, and executive function.
Explain and define divided attention
The ability to pay attention to more than one task at a time
- Ex. taking a shot at a basket in Bball while watching where their defender is on the court
give an example of working memory
choosing food within a budget at a restaurant – review menu items, calculate total cost, & compare it to the money available
by integrating information and organize memories
What is an example of compensatory approach
OT introduces the use of daily planners to track daily appts., & places visual cues in patient's room
Continuous Performance Test (CPT)
three areas are measured: performance of the tasks, sensory-motor skills, and executive function.
What is the biggest factor that plays a role in vigilance
Fatigue
what is implicit about procedural memory
it is hard to describe
What are the steps to problem-solving
recognizing that there is a problem
understanding the problem
identifying strategies or solutions to resolve the problem
evaluating the strategies
selecting and carrying out a strategy
evaluating the outcome
Give an example of the remediation approach
OT designs a program using computer-based attention training software and paper and pencil tasks like letter or symbol cancellation exercises
Contextual Memory Test (CMT)
Assesses awareness of memory problems and recall memory. Includes a dynamic component to determine if an individual can learn strategies to improve performance.