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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Wiley Encyclopedia of Health Psychology |
Subtitle of host publication | Biological 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 |
Publisher | wiley |
Pages | V1:293-V1:298 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119057840 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781119057833 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
Keywords
- aging
- Alzheimer's disease
- cognition
- cognitive reserve hypothesis
- neural compensation
- neural reserve