Fundamental and Applied Studies on Dementia from a Geropsychological Approach

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  • 老年心理学からのアプローチによる認知症研究の基礎と応用
  • ロウネン シンリガク カラ ノ アプローチ ニ ヨル ニンチショウ ケンキュウ ノ キソ ト オウヨウ

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Research shows that there are two distinct approaches to geropsychology: (1) a life-span developmental psychology approach, which explores developmental changes in individuals, and (2) an approach involving psychological facets of gerontology, which is an interdisciplinary field addressing problems encountered with aging. In this paper, the contents of dementia studies were first reviewed from neurocognitive, clinical, and developmental approaches. Second, examples of fundamental and applied studies on dementia were examined, including studies of visual space recognition within paintings of scenic images, the relationship between perception of another's emotion and cognitive rigidity, false estimates of cognitive abilities of elderly patients with dementia by their caregivers, memory using false memory and metamemory methodologies, and practical interventions (i.e., the “Personal Care Method”). Finally, as an example of new basic research brought about by clinical knowledge, research on communication between family members and the elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) at risk for dementia is clearly needed.

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