Exam 13: Cognitive Function and Exercise

Which of the following scientists conducted the systematic classic reaction time studies that essentially began the research into exercise and cognitive function?

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In a study conducted by the California Department of Education, what was found?

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Describe why the hippocampus is an important brain structure in terms of cognitive function.

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The hippocampus is an important brain structure in terms of cognitive function because it plays a crucial role in the formation and retrieval of memories. It is involved in the consolidation of short-term memories into long-term memories, as well as in spatial navigation and the ability to mentally map and navigate our environment. Additionally, the hippocampus is also involved in the regulation of emotions and is implicated in the development of certain mood disorders. Overall, the hippocampus is essential for various cognitive functions such as learning, memory, and spatial awareness, making it a critical brain structure for overall cognitive function.

A number of possible mechanisms have been put forth to explain how exercise might improve cognitive function. Which of the following involves a nerve growth factor that has been shown to prominently affect the hippocampus?

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Observational studies allow for the determination of mechanisms underlying the exercise-cognitive function relationship.

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Describe at least two different ways in which brain structure is altered with long-term exercise.

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Describe "executive control" and the kinds of tasks that are often used in its assessment.

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Often the most important aspects of brain activity that are examined in an event-related potential paradigm are:

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Which brain structure is most important in memory, specifically spatial memory?

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Work examining the effects of exercise on Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia has shown which of the following?

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There is no evidence that acute exercise facilitates cognitive processing.

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Kramer et al.'s (1999) intervention study showed that a 6-month exercise program, specifically walking, compared to a stretching/flexibility intervention:

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Which of the following are characteristics of the P300?

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The hypothesis that proposes that exercise resulting in improved cardiorespiratory fitness fosters more specific as opposed to generalized improvements in cognitive function is known as which of the following?

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What is the main argument of the selective improvement hypothesis?

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Using an event-related paradigm, studies have shown that older adults, particularly those who are sedentary, show which of the following?

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Exercise interventions, like the 6-month walking program of Kramer et al., have been shown to:

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As a type of cognitive function, "executive control" seems to be influenced the most by exercise. Which of the following is a measure of executive control?

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How is cognitive function defined? In what ways can it be measured?

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Which of the following are often included in descriptions of executive control processes?

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Which of the following scientists conducted the systematic classic reaction time studies that essentially began the research into exercise and cognitive function?

In a study conducted by the California Department of Education, what was found?

Describe why the hippocampus is an important brain structure in terms of cognitive function.

A number of possible mechanisms have been put forth to explain how exercise might improve cognitive function. Which of the following involves a nerve growth factor that has been shown to prominently affect the hippocampus?

Observational studies allow for the determination of mechanisms underlying the exercise-cognitive function relationship.

Describe at least two different ways in which brain structure is altered with long-term exercise.

Describe "executive control" and the kinds of tasks that are often used in its assessment.

Often the most important aspects of brain activity that are examined in an event-related potential paradigm are:

Which brain structure is most important in memory, specifically spatial memory?

Work examining the effects of exercise on Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia has shown which of the following?

There is no evidence that acute exercise facilitates cognitive processing.

Kramer et al.'s (1999) intervention study showed that a 6-month exercise program, specifically walking, compared to a stretching/flexibility intervention:

Which of the following are characteristics of the P300?

The hypothesis that proposes that exercise resulting in improved cardiorespiratory fitness fosters more specific as opposed to generalized improvements in cognitive function is known as which of the following?

What is the main argument of the selective improvement hypothesis?

Using an event-related paradigm, studies have shown that older adults, particularly those who are sedentary, show which of the following?

Exercise interventions, like the 6-month walking program of Kramer et al., have been shown to:

As a type of cognitive function, "executive control" seems to be influenced the most by exercise. Which of the following is a measure of executive control?

How is cognitive function defined? In what ways can it be measured?

Which of the following are often included in descriptions of executive control processes?

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Physical Activity Epidemiology

Understanding Exercise Behavior I

Understanding Exercise Behavior II

Developing Exercise Interventions: Part 1

Developing Exercise Interventions: Part 2

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Self-Perceptions and Exercise

Stress, Stress Reactivity, and Exercise

Anxiety and Exercise

Depression and Exercise

Emotional Well-Being and Exercise

Health-Related Quality of Life and Exercise

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