Alzheimer's Disease: The Mind Robber

The area of the brain that is associated with memory that is most likely to be affected by Alzheimer's disease is that

• substantia nigra

• hippocampus

• cerebellum

• amygdala

Which of the following provides 2 correct statements about Alzheimer's disease?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Aphantasia is

• an inability to form mental imagery

• an inability to represent the size, location and position of objects in relation to each other

• a condition that significantly impairs everyday functioning

• a condition that impairs all forms of memory

Which mnemonic device would be most difficult for someone with aphantasia to use?

• acronym

• acrostic

• abbreviation

• method of loci

What is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease?

• Memory loss

• Increased muscle strength

• Enhanced vision

• Decreased appetite