Memory & Attention
Is this an example of a normal or abnormal attentional change?
Temporarily losing focus on something/becoming distracted but regaining attention later.
Normal attentional change
Who was known as "The King of Rock n Roll" in the 20th century?
Elvis Presley
True or false: The first ATM was installed in London in the late 1960s
True
True or false: Executive functioning is like the brain's "management system" that controls skills like focusing, planning, and regulating our emotions.
True
Which television game show first aired in 1956 and is still running today?
The Price Is Right
What was the highest grossing movie of the 1980s?
E.T.
Who was the first man to land on the moon? What year did this occur?
Neil Armstrong in 1969
Is it considered a normal or abnormal change in problem solving to take more time to solve problems and use familiar methods rather than new ones?
Normal
This 1975 Spielberg movie was phrased with the tagline "Don't go in the water"
Jaws
Name at least 2 physical symptoms of chronic stress that we need to look out for.
Possible answers: consistent exhaustion, headaches/dizziness, high blood pressure, digestive problems, chest pain, muscle tension, aches/pains, weakened immune system.
Who was the lead singer of The Supremes in the 60s?
Diana Ross
Name at least one normal change we might see with word finding and one abnormal change.
Normal- occasional forgetfulness of words but remembering them later, sometimes having "it's on the tip of my tongue" moments before finding the right words, taking longer to recall the names of specific people or objects, needing to describe the object to help you eventually find it's name.
Abnormal- consistent difficulty finding words, frequently using vague or incorrect words like "thing", constantly needing to pause conversation because you can't think of the next words, frequently struggling to name familiar people or objects.
Jimi Hendrix
This famous theme park known as "The Happiest Place on Earth" opened its doors in 1955
Disneyland
York Peppermint Patties
We discussed 2 main strategies to maintain memory. They were 1. association and 2. chunking. Give an example of using each strategy.
Association: The woman you met at the grocery store has the same name as your sister.
Chunking: Instead of memorizing a 10-digit phone number, break it down into 3 different groups of numbers to remember.
One way to reduce your risks of word finding decline is to try engaging in regular, relaxed conversation with others to keep your brain thinking of vocabulary. What is at least one other way to reduce risks?
Possible answers- play different word games (crosswords, Scrabble), journal your thoughts down to help you practice word finding in a quiet/less stressful way, get good sleep, maintain a healthy diet, stay physically active, try incorporating calming routines into your daily schedule
Finish the line of this popular Billy Joel tune released in 1973. "Sing us the song, you're the piano man. Sing us a song tonight...."
Well, we're all in the mood for a melody. And you've got us feelin' alright.
Tony and Maria were the lead characters in what Broadway musical that premiered in 1957?
West Side Story
We talked about how moving your body and doing relaxing activities (like walking or stretching) can be good ways to reduce stress. What's at least one more way that you can reduce stress?
Possible answers: eat right, get good sleep, practice gratitude (remember our gratitude exercise a couple of weeks ago!), surround yourself with people who support/listen/help you, practice letting go of things you can't change
Who played Mary Poppins in the 1964 film?
Julie Andrews
True or false: Cary Grant played Rhett Butler in "Gone with the Wind"
False. The role was played by Clark Gable.
An abnormal age-related change with problem solving could be what?
Those that interfere with daily independence and are more severe. Ex: consistently having poor judgment, difficulty recognizing dangerous situations, inability to make simple decisions, difficulty understanding instructions, etc.
What are at least 2 strategies that you can implement to maintain your executive functioning abilities?
Possible answers: Prioritize the most important tasks to get done in a day, establish and maintain daily routines to promote consistency, keep a notepad/checklists/calendar available and handy to jot new information down right away to stay organized, stay active/move your body every day to promote emotional regulation, have sensory tools like a stress ball available to regulate nervous system
Name the 1942 movie with the famous line "We'll always have Paris"
Casablanca