Which of These Has Not Been Shown to Benefit from a Strong

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of these has not been shown to benefit from a strong social support system?

• A) heart attack survival
• B) long-term memory
• C) self-esteem
• D) the immune system

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Definitions:

Cognitive Reserve

The ability to make flexible and efficient use of available brain resources that permits cognitive efficiency, flexibility, and adaptability; it is cultivated throughout life from experience and environmental factors.

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons in the brain, contributing to learning, memory, and brain repair.

Synaptogenesis

The process in which neurons form synapses and increase connections between neurons.

Working Memory

The component of the information processing system that holds and processes information that is being manipulated, encoded, or retrieved and is responsible for maintaining and processing information used in cognitive tasks.