Open AccessAn Evaluation of Visual Perception Visual Memory Cognitive Functions and Emotional Status among Genders in Elderly Subjects
Author(s) -
A. Ruhina,
G. Sridevi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i47b33132
Subject(s) - cognition , psychology , visual memory , perception , audiology , visual perception , test (biology) , cognitive test , developmental psychology , medicine , psychiatry , paleontology , neuroscience , biology
Background: Gender differences in visual memory and perception and cognitive test performance have been significantly influenced by factors like sex
Objective: The current study aimed to evaluate the gender differences in patterns of cognitive test performance and visual perception in healthy elderly individuals.
Methods: Cognitive functions and visual perception was analyzed using clock drawing test and picture identification test in 20 elderly men and women (10 each) and their emotional status was assessed using depression scale
Results: The results revealed that females had a better visual memory and depth perception compared to men and the value was statistically significant at p<0.05. Females performed better than men on tests of Picture identification and were better in phonemic verbal skills compared to male men and the value was statistically significant at p<0.05
Conclusion: The present study concluded an innovative finding that women were better in their performance related to visual depth perception and cognitive functions.