Theory of mind in mild cognitive impairment and Parkinson's disease: The role of memory impairment

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that ToM impairment in PD can be explained by memory dysfunction that mediates executive control. ToM downsides in the amnesic forms of PD-MCI may suggest that subtle changes in social cognition could partly explain future transitions into dementia. Hence, the evaluation of social cognition in PD is critical to characterize a possible behavioral marker of cognitive decline.PMID:38049608 | DOI:10.3758/s13415-023-01142-z
Source: Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Source Type: research