Evangeline Is 80 Years Old and Is Involved in a Program

question 99

Multiple Choice

Evangeline is 80 years old and is involved in a program designed to enhance speed of processing in an effort to reduce her risk of crashing while driving. This program involves:

• A) education.
• B) cognitive training.
• C) dynamic systems training.
• D) perceptual-action coupling.

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy (ECT)

A medical treatment most commonly used for severe major depression or bipolar disorder that involves inducing seizures with the use of electrical stimulation while a patient is under anesthesia.

Cortical Seizure

A seizure originating in the cerebral cortex of the brain, characterized by various symptoms depending on the affected area, including convulsions and sensory disturbances.

Antipsychotic Drug

Medications used to treat symptoms of psychosis, including hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.