Cognitive Reserve

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Abstract

The concept of cognitive reserve has been utilized in the literature to explain discrepancies between levels of neuropathology and cognitive outcomes. Under this model, individuals with higher cognitive reserve (measured by proxies such as education and leisure activities) are able to withstand greater brain injury or pathology before exhibiting cognitive and functional decline. In this chapter, research examining the cognitive reserve model and its role in Alzheimer's disease and other conditions is discussed. Additionally, the neural mechanisms that are hypothesized to underlie cognitive reserve are outlined along with research detailing the possible benefits of activities aimed at increasing cognitive reserve in mid to late life.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Wiley Encyclopedia of Health Psychology
Subtitle of host publicationBiological Bases of Health Behavior: Volume 1, The Social Bases of Health Behavior: Volume 2, Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine: Volume 3, Special Issues in Health Psychology: Volume 4
Publisherwiley
PagesV1:293-V1:298
ISBN (Electronic)9781119057840
ISBN (Print)9781119057833
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020

Keywords

  • aging
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • cognition
  • cognitive reserve hypothesis
  • neural compensation
  • neural reserve

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