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COGNITIVE DEFICIT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Cognitive Psychology
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cognitive impairment
1, record 1, English, cognitive%20impairment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cognitive deficit 2, record 1, English, cognitive%20deficit
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cognitive impairment occurs when problems with thought processes occur. It can include loss of higher reasoning, forgetfulness, learning disabilities, concentration difficulties, decreased intelligence, and other reductions in mental functions. Cognitive impairment may be present at birth or can occur at any point in a person’s lifespan. 3, record 1, English, - cognitive%20impairment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie cognitive
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- déficit cognitif
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9ficit%20cognitif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- déficience cognitive 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9ficience%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
- trouble cognitif 3, record 1, French, trouble%20cognitif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] déficience cognitive [a] une incidence sur la capacité de réfléchir, de se concentrer, d'exposer des idées, de raisonner ainsi que sur la mémoire [...] Elle peut survenir à n'importe quel moment au cours de la vie, entre autres en raison d'un accident ou d'une maladie. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9ficit%20cognitif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- higher cognitive functioning deficit 1, record 2, English, higher%20cognitive%20functioning%20deficit
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déficit des fonctions cognitives supérieures
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9ficit%20des%20fonctions%20cognitives%20sup%C3%A9rieures
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Corporation professionnelle des psychologues du Québec. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9ficit%20des%20fonctions%20cognitives%20sup%C3%A9rieures
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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