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Unit 6 – Developmental Psychology
Topic 6.5
How has our understanding evolved regarding physical activity's impact on cognitive function in older adults?
Physical activity was once viewed as causing cognitive decline, but it is now seen as having no effect.
Early theories suggested physical activity benefitted all brain functions equally, while modern understanding differentiates its effects on various aspects of cognition.
It was previously thought that physical activity could harm cognitive abilities; now we believe it enhances them only in youth.
Physical activity is now recognized as having protective effects on cognitive functions rather than being unrelated or detrimental as once thought.
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