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Do cognitive problems underlie motor deficits in Parkinson's Disease?

ParkinsonU+2019s disease (PD) is characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor (for example, involuntarily shaking of a patientU+2019s leg) and postural instability. In addition, PD patients have difficulty learning new movement patterns. In this project, we will examine whether these motor problems may relate to problems in cognitive functioning. We will also study the role of medication in this relationship.

Date:1 Jan 2014 →  31 Dec 2015
Keywords:cognitive control, motor learning, ParkinsonU+2019s Disease
Disciplines:Applied psychology, Animal experimental and comparative psychology, Human experimental psychology