Assume That You Had a Relative Who Was Beginning to Develop

question 37

Essay

Assume that you had a relative who was beginning to develop significant deficits associated with early neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.Describe several compensating strategies that you could help develop to aid the individual's functioning.What kinds of tools could the patient use to keep from getting lost, to remember important information, and to stay safe? Be creative!

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Definitions:

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that provides the basis for the sensory input that is ultimately processed by the sensory receptors.

Proximal Stimulus

The physical energy from a stimulus that directly interacts with sensory receptors, such as the light patterns seen by the eyes.

Phi Phenomenon

A visual illusion in which stationary objects shown in rapid succession appear to be in motion.

Pragnanz

A principle of Gestalt psychology suggesting that individuals will perceive and interpret complex images in the simplest form possible.