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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Effects on cognition"”.
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The contributions of hippocampal subfields to the age- and fitness-dependent effects on cognition
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2027-05-01
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Derogatory, Racist, and Discriminatory Speech (DRDS) in Video Gaming
<p>Video games have been examined for their effects on cognition, learning, health, and physiological arousal, yet research on social dynamics within video gaming is limited. Studies have documented the presence of derogation, racism, and discrimination in this anonymous medium. However, gamers‟ …
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Executive Function in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: Can markers of disease severity and psychological factors differentiate types of cognitive impairment?
… current study. The first aim was to examine the effects of markers of disease severity on executive abilities in patients with TLE. Specifically, we were interested in building a model of disease severity that includes seizure duration, seizure frequency, and hippocampal sclerosis to determine …
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Long-term treatment response, predictors and biochemical markers in Alzheimer’s disease.
… (AD) is clinically characterised by an insidious onset with progressive symptoms of memory impairment, dysphasia, dyspraxia, dygnosia and visuospatial difficulties. Degeneration of neurons in specific regions of the brain, formation of senile plaques and neurofibrillary changes are some of the …
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The effects of low-to-moderate intensity aerobic exercise on cognition and affect
… exercise has been shown to have beneficial effects on cognition and result in positive affective responses. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of acute low-to-moderate intensity aerobic exercise on behavioral measures of cognition (i.e., attentional inhibition, working …
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Behavioural and neural dynamics of category learning across the menstrual cycle
Hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle have extensive effects on the brain yet resulting impacts on human cognition are yet to be elucidated. The current work provides a comprehensive, multimodal account of menstrual cycle effects on category learning – a core cognitive process that requires …
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Physical Activity and its Association with White Matter Integrity and Cognitive Efficiency in Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
… level of physical activity has been shown to confer positive effects on cognition and is associated with increased white matter microstructure in children. Decreased white matter integrity and impaired cognitive efficiency (i.e., speed of information processing) are consistently observed in …
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Reactions to Childhood Sibling Death: A Qualitative Investigation
… <p>In looking at the importance of sibling relationships, we see that the death of a sibling can cause considerable disruption to the surviving child's development. A review of the childhood sibling loss literature indicated that no study was found that investigated the effects of sibling loss on …
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Dancing and the aging brain: the effects of a 4-month ballroom dance intervention on the cognition of healthy older adults
With the continuous increase of the elderly population in the world, the promotion of healthy aging and the development of interventions allowing an independent lifestyle in old age have become major public health issues. Particularly, dance has emerged as a useful tool in the fight against …
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The effects of single bouts of moderate-intensity continuous exercise and high-intensity interval exercise on the modulations of inhibitory control, working memory, and long-term memory
… existing literature has suggested facilitation on various aspects of cognitive function during the recovery period following a single bout of moderate-intensity continuous exercise (MICE), little is known regarding how to optimize the prescription of acute exercise for maximizing its …
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Examining the relationship among context, cognition, and conflict management in the workplace
Conflict is a component of interpersonal interactions, neither inevitable nor innately bad, but often commonplace (Deutsch & Coleman, 2000; Schellenberg, 1996). Conflict interactions that occur in the workplace can impact individuals, relationships, and the organization as a whole. This …
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Bridging the Gap: Generative Machines and Inventive Minds
Recording technologies, from the phonograph to digital media, have profoundly reshaped the human experience by enabling the capture and reproduction of our sensory world. These technologies allow us to relive experiences through artifacts of remarkable fidelity like photographs and videos, …
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Essays on Worker Productivity and Labor Supply
This thesis is a collection of essays exploring factors that affect developing country workers’ productivity, well-being and labor supply. The first essay explores how workers labor supply is affected by transitory income shocks. In neoclassical models, transitory income shocks should not affect …
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The distinct contributions of cardiovascular risk factors to cognitive ageing
… how individuals within an ageing global population can maintain cognitive health and independence throughout life. It is generally accepted that what is good for the heart is also good for the brain. However, it is not clear whether different aspects of cardiovascular health – such as blood …
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Effects of Second-Generation Antidepressants on Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Objectives: Second-generation antidepressants are currently the first-line of treatment for depression and are widely used. The aim of this study was to determine the effects on cognition by second-generation antidepressants through a systematic review and meta-analysis of recent scientific …
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Investigating the role of AMPAkines in an animal model of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
… anxiety disorder affecting cognitive function. 1 in 4 individuals exposed to a life-threatening event may develop PTSD, which is characterised by symptoms of hyperarousal, avoidance and intrusions. Although treatment is effective in most cases, the response is far from satisfactory. It is …
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La representación de la variación contextual mediante definiciones terminológicas flexible
Definitions are one of the most important components of any high-quality terminological resource as well as a privileged medium for knowledge representation since they offer a direct natural-language explanation of the content of a concept. The adequacy of the definitions thus largely determines …