working memory; mental control

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Introduction

Manipulation of primary memory, synonymous with mental control.

Pathology

  • damage to the prefrontal cortex results in impaired working memory
  • working memory declines in older adults (60-76 years vs 20-29 years)[2]
  • deficits are linked to desynchronization of rhythmic activity between the prefrontal regions that evaluate information & the temporal regions that store it

Diagnostic procedures

Management

More general terms

References

  1. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, Osterweil et al eds, McGraw Hill, New York, 2000, pg 77
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Reinhart RMG, Nguyen JA. Working memory revived in older adults by synchronizing rhythmic brain circuits. Nat Neurosci 2019 Apr 8; PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30962628 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-019-0371-x