Discussion Post: Cognitive Function
There is a 300 words minimum requirement for your Initial Post for Discussion.
• Choose Psychiatry (September 13, 2017). "Depression in older people". (YouTube Video).
• Editage Research Communication (September 21, 2016). "Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Abilities of Older Adults". (YouTube Video).
1) Discuss the information in the "CDC.gov" article on depression.
a) Why are the elderly at risk for depression?
2) Elaborate on two of the risk factors and solutions from the "Depression in Older People" video.
a) What are the treatment challenges in this population?
3) Explain the study outcomes in the "Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Abilities.." video.
4) Describe the age-related effects on cognitive functioning in terms of crystallized versus fluid intelligence.
Relate the age-related changes discussed in the "Aging & Cognition" video.
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