The Aging Brain: Theories of our Inevtiable Cognitive Decline

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dc.contributor.authorTripp, Sara L.
dc.contributor.departmentPsychologyen_US
dc.contributor.programBachelor's Degreeen_US
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-07T16:31:24Z
dc.date.available2016-03-07T16:31:24Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.descriptionSara's paper was written for my Seminar in Cognitive Psychology. She chose this topic, "The Aging Brain" because it interested her. The amount of research on this topic is overwhelming for one paper. However, Sara studied the topic and found a way to limit the scope but still cover the main topics. This paper is the result. Sara also did an excellent job organizing and writing this outstanding paper.en_US
dc.description.abstractCognitive decline has been found to be an inevitable part of increased age in humans. Theories as to what particular mechanism is responsible for this decline are explored, including the working memory theory, processing speed theory, inhibition theory, and sensory function theory. Neurological components of aging are also discussed. Implications for individuals who wish to preserve their cognitive functioning include pursuing higher levels of education and learning new habits to help buffer against the effects of a decline in working memory function.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipCarol Millsen_US
dc.description.urihttp://blogs.goucher.edu/verge/verge-2/en_US
dc.format.extent15 p.en_US
dc.genreresearch papersen_US
dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/M2MT75
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/2441
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.relation.isAvailableAtGoucher College, Baltimore, MD
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVerge: the goucher journal of undergraduate writing;2
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dc.subjectResearch -- Periodicals.en_US
dc.subjectHumanities -- Research -- Periodicals.en_US
dc.subjectSocial sciences -- Research -- Periodicals.en_US
dc.titleThe Aging Brain: Theories of our Inevtiable Cognitive Declineen_US
dc.typeTexten_US

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