Which Type of Memory Ability Is Usually the First to Show

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which type of memory ability is usually the first to show signs of impairment in people with Alzheimer's disease?

• A) episodic memory
• B) semantic memory
• C) conditioning
• D) skill memory

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A sleep phase characterized by rapid eye movements, dreaming, and increased brain activity, considered important for emotional regulation and memory consolidation.

N3 Sleep

The deepest stage of non-REM sleep, characterized by slow brain waves and known to be crucial for memory consolidation and physical restoration.

Circadian Rhythm

The physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, primarily responding to light and darkness in an organism's environment.

Hypnagogic Sensations

Experiences occurring at the onset of sleep, characterized by vivid and surreal hallucinations.