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What is cognitive reserve? Theory and research application of the reserve concept

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ID23328630
AuthorsYarden Stern (0000-0001-7542-3241, Columbia University, corresponding author), Yaakov Stern
Year2002
Volume8
Issue3
Pages448-460
Publication date2002-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of the International Neuropsychological Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1355-6177 • E-ISSN: 1469-7661
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s1355617702813248
PMID11939702
OpenAlexW2103860290
LanguageEN
Citations received316
References cited2

The idea of reserve against brain damage stems from the repeated observation that there does not appear to be a direct relationship between the degree of brain pathology or brain damage and the clinical manifestation of that damage. This paper attempts to develop a coherent theoretical account of reserve. One convenient subdivision of reserve models revolves around whether they envision reserve as a passive process, such as in brain reserve or threshold, or see the brain as actively attempting to cope with or compensate for pathology, as in cognitive reserve. Cognitive reserve may be based on more efficient utilization of brain networks or of enhanced ability to recruit alternate brain networks as needed. A distinction is suggested between reserve, the ability to optimize or maximize normal performance, and compensation, an attempt to maximize performance in the face of brain damage by using brain structures or networks not engaged when the brain is not damaged. Epidemiologic and imaging data that help to develop and support the concept of reserve are presented. ( JINS , 2002, 8 , 448–460.)

Brain damage · Cognition · Cognitive impairment · Cognitive psychology · Cognitive reserve · Compensation (psychology) · Geography · Nature reserve · Process (computing) · Computer Science · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Functional Brain Connectivity Studies · Neuroscience · Psychology · Social Psychology · Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

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