The adaptive brain: aging and neurocognitive scaffolding.
Denise C Park, Patricia Reuter-Lorenz
February 2009 Annu Rev PsycholSynopsis of Social media discussions
Examples include a post referencing the paper as not being overly pessimistic, highlighting adaptation and compensation, which demonstrates a neutral to slightly positive attitude. The frequent sharing of titles and retweets suggests a basic level of engagement and interest, but the lack of detailed commentary indicates a relatively low impact on broader discourse.
Agreement
Neither agree nor disagreeThe discussions show mixed opinions; some acknowledge the paper's more optimistic view of brain adaptation, while others show ambiguous or neutral reactions.
Interest
Moderate level of interestSeveral posts express curiosity or mild interest, such as mentioning the paper and sharing posts, indicating some engagement but no deep controversy or enthusiasm.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementThere are hints of engagement through retweets and mention of specific concepts like adaptation and compensation, but the overall depth of discussion remains limited.
Impact
Neutral impactThe discussions seem to have minimal immediate influence, mostly sharing or acknowledging the publication without extensive debate or critique.
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@GMJacobAagaard In fact, the figure is from a paper that is not that pessimistic (adaptation + compensation).
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@GMJacobAagaard In fact, the figure is from a paper that is not that pessimistic (adaptation + compensation). https://t.co/IuKJhfGt2w
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Abstract Synopsis
- The text explains that as we age, there are declines in brain functions like processing speed, memory, and structural integrity, but the brain adapts by increasing activity in the prefrontal cortex.
- The Scaffolding Theory of Aging and Cognition (STAC) suggests that this increased frontal activation is a compensatory, adaptive response helping to maintain cognitive abilities despite neural declines.
- Engaging in activities like cognitive exercise, mental engagement, and managing default network activity can strengthen the brain's ability to use this scaffolding mechanism, supporting healthier cognitive aging.
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