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Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental abilities that affects daily life.

Emotional processing is the ability to identify, understand, and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others.

The amygdala is a part of the brain that is involved in emotional processing, memory formation, and fear responses.

Cognitive dissonance is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or values at the same time.

Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change its structure and function in response to experience.

Cytokines are small proteins that play a key role in regulating the immune system.

Prosociality is a term that refers to the behaviours and attitudes that benefit others, such as cooperation, altruism, empathy, and kindness.

Cognitive distortions are irrational or exaggerated thoughts that affect how we feel and behave.

Reframing is a technique that involves changing the way you think or talk about a situation, problem, or event.

A stressor is any event or situation that causes stress in a person's life