Candida has had Alzheimer's disease for over a decade. In an effort to help her learn to remember new information like the names of staff members, therapists have begun asking her simple questions, waiting for 10 seconds, then, if Candida gets the item correct, re-asking the question after a slightly longer time delay. Candida's intervention is based on
A) spaced retrieval.
B) a circadian rhythm task.
C) recognition.
D) an internal belief system.

Question

Candida has had Alzheimer's disease for over a decade. In an effort to help her learn to remember new information like the names of staff members, therapists have begun asking her simple questions, waiting for 10 seconds, then, if Candida gets the item correct, re-asking the question after a slightly longer time delay. Candida's intervention is based on​
A) ​spaced retrieval.
B) ​a circadian rhythm task.
C) ​recognition.
D) ​an internal belief system.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Candida's intervention is based on spaced retrieval, a cognitive intervention that involves systematically increasing the time interval between successive attempts to recall information. This technique has been shown to improve memory retention in individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The other options listed (circadian rhythm task, recognition, internal belief system) are not relevant to Candida's intervention.

Candida Has Had Alzheimer's Disease for Over a Decade