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7. Episodic and Semantic Memory are both “declarative" forms of long-term memory. Which is more resilient in later adulthood, and why? (Be specific about depth of processing) By "depth of processing” I mean any facet of memory where greater connectivity is achieved (neuro-cognitively). 8. Briefly describe the principles of “Selective optimization with compensation,” (without using any of the three terms) and discuss how ONE of the following is a factor: Socioeconomic status Metacognitive reasoning Hint: even though the term looks like three separate areas, think: 1. selective optimization; and 2. compensation.

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7. In the aged people semantic memory appears to be more active whereas the episodic memory appears to decline in the ages people. The semantic memory relates the general facts like memorizing the rules of game, daily activities, the general rules of our society, norms of a festival or religious activities, the general activities like menu of lunch, how car starts, the name of a place and so on. On the other hand, episodic memory helps one to remember the long term memory like personal events, the important matters in life and so on. In the old age the individual can not clearly remember these declarative memories.

8. The Selective optimization of compensation is a program designed to develop the physical and mental problems of the aged people. In this program various health care programs are taken to reduce the health hazards of the aged people. Mainly poor aged people suffer from such problems. In this program various agencies are employed to provide healthcare facilities to them. On the other hand, the family members are advised to accompany the aged persons so that they are not victim of depression and loneliness. Physical checkup is done on a fixed program and the aged people are also provided various pastimes.