Mark Fisher
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So this is a test of delayed recall.
So this is a test of delayed recall.
In the course of just a few pages, we've covered many cognitive domains.
In the course of just a few pages, we've covered many cognitive domains.
You got it.
You got it.
We know that brain function tends to deteriorate with aging. One of the first to go of all the cognitive functions is called executive function. It's decision making. I see. And what could be more important for a political leader than decision making?
We know that brain function tends to deteriorate with aging. One of the first to go of all the cognitive functions is called executive function. It's decision making. I see. And what could be more important for a political leader than decision making?
Oh, I wouldn't say that. I wouldn't say that. No, I think that the experience that one gains over the course of a lifetime is extraordinarily important. But there are some measurable cognitive functions that do begin to decline over the age of 60.
Oh, I wouldn't say that. I wouldn't say that. No, I think that the experience that one gains over the course of a lifetime is extraordinarily important. But there are some measurable cognitive functions that do begin to decline over the age of 60.
I'm a neurologist. Dumb is not a word that we use. Okay.
I'm a neurologist. Dumb is not a word that we use. Okay.
Don't worry.
Don't worry.
our NeuroPolitics Center, we came out with a recommendation that cognitive testing should be done on all politicians, not just older politicians, all politicians. Woman, man, camera, TV.
our NeuroPolitics Center, we came out with a recommendation that cognitive testing should be done on all politicians, not just older politicians, all politicians. Woman, man, camera, TV.
If you get it in order, You get extra points. An individual is given a number of things to remember, and then after a period of time, three to five minutes, they're asked to repeat that.
If you get it in order, You get extra points. An individual is given a number of things to remember, and then after a period of time, three to five minutes, they're asked to repeat that.
It's only one part of the exam. Yeah, thank God. And by itself, it doesn't determine a whole lot. I mean, you have to look at the entire exam.
It's only one part of the exam. Yeah, thank God. And by itself, it doesn't determine a whole lot. I mean, you have to look at the entire exam.