Brain Speed and learning

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What is NOT true about processing speed

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It is related to intelligence

It taxes the executive functioning part of the brain

It is related to efficient thinking

It impacts conversations and reading

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What is myelin and why is it important to brain speed?

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It is a neurotransmitter which is released when you learn something

It is a type of cell which is activated when you are paying attention

It is a coating on an axon that speeds signals

It is a part of the brain dedicated to brain speed

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Untreated cerebral small vessel disease (related to hypertension, and other cardiovascular disorders) can affect brain speed. Where is it found?

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In the hippocampus

In the white matter of the frontal neural network

In the gray matter of the cerebellum network

In the heart muscle

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There are loads of ways that older adults can learn more efficiently. Which of the following would be good environments for older adults, according to our reading?

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Taking a class on iPads with other students

Watching a sitcom on television

Using mnemonics to remember a phrase

Reading a how to manual by yourself

Learning something out of your comfort zone

Participating in activities that show a connection with the outside world

Learning a new way to do something

Learning about something that you really don't relate to

According to an AARP survey, what percentage of adults over 40 reported that they do not learn new information each week?

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10%

20%

35%

50%

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According to that same survey, what was the most frequently reported barrier to adding more mentally stimulating activities?

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Not enough time

Not sure what activities to do

Lack the resources to do mentally stimulating activities

No interest in mentally stimulating activities

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In a robust study mentioned in the lesson, seniors took three to five new classes a week for three months. What were the results?

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Participants did not like being out of their comfort zone

Older adults were not able to take learn when so many different classes were being taken

There was a slight improvement in cognitive abilities

There was a significant improvement in cognitive abilities

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Which of the following was not included when discussing the guidelines for activities to improve your brain

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Choose something that you are familiar with

Choose something challenging

Choose something complex

Practice using constant repetition

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