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The Studies Show
Episode 29: Cognitive decline
Mar 5, 2024
The podcast delves into cognitive decline in 2024 US Presidential candidates, the impact on campaigns and Presidency. It explores research on cognitive tests for different ages and questions received wisdom about cognitive aging. The hosts discuss cognitive abilities, cultural perspectives on decline, and challenges in practical assessments. They also touch on human challenge trials, vaccine trial hurdles, and debate between cross-sectional and longitudinal studies on cognitive aging.
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- Fluid reasoning declines faster after mid-20s than crystallized knowledge.
- Lower cognitive abilities correlate with difficulties in daily tasks and scams susceptibility.
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Cognitive Aging and Decline
Cognitive aging and decline are discussed in the podcast, highlighting how people tend to slow down in their cognitive abilities as they age. The podcast explores the distinction between fluid reasoning and crystallized knowledge, noting that fluid abilities tend to decline more rapidly after the mid-20s while crystallized abilities remain more stable over time.
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