Chapter 14

Psychology 2510 with Trull at University of Missouri- Columbia

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Textbook: Study Guide for Barlow/Durand's Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach, 4th

Study Guide for Barlow/Durand's Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach, 5th
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amnestic disorder

cognitive disorder

impairment in memory due to effects of substance abuse or medical condition

amyloid cascade hypothesis

genetic and environmental factors interact to produce substantial brain changes and dementia

atrophy

gradual deterioration of brain area in people with dementia

cholinesterase inhibitors

class of drugs to treat people with dementia

increase levels of acetylcholine in the brain

cognitive disorder

mental disorder marked by severe problems in thinking and memory, especially delirium, dementia, and amnestic disorder

delirium

cognitive disorder marked by temporary and reversible problems in thinking and memory

dementia

cognitive disorder marked by chronic, progressive and irreversible problems in thinking and memory

dementia due to Parkinson's disease

form of dementia commonly associated with severe motor problems and atrophy of the substantia nigra of the brain

dementia due to Pick's disease

form of dementia marked by atrophy to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain

dementia of the Alzheimer's type (Alzheimer's disease)

severe form of dementia marked by aphasia, apraxia, agnosia and executive functioning and memory deficits

free radicals

aggressive substances produced by the body to fight viruses and bacteria

in excess, can help lead to dementia

gene therapy

insertion of genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat a disorder

Korsakoff's syndrome

cognitive disorder marked by confusion, memory loss, and coordination problems

Lewy bodies

clusters of alpha-synuclein proteins that accumulate in the brain and can help lead to dementia

memory training

psychological treatment for dementia to enhance a person's memory by repeatedly practicing skills relying on external cues and mnemonic strategies to jog memory, increasing social interaction and simplifying a living environment

mental status examination

assessment strategy for people with cognitive disorders involving evaluation of appearance, mood, orientation, and odd behaviors, speech or thoughts

neurofibrillary tangles

twisted fibers inside nerve cells of the brain

can help lead to dementia

oxidative stress

damage to the brain from extensive exposure to oxygen and related matter

reality orientation

psychological treatment to reduce confusion in people with dementia using constant feedback about time, place, person and recent events

senile or neuritic plaques

clusters of dead nerve cells and accumulations of amyloid proteins in the brain