Cognitive Atrophy (various, 1980s) – the decline of mental ability from disuse, aging, or disease. Like muscle atrophy, Cognitive Atrophy occurs when neural pathways weaken through inactivity or loss of stimulation, reducing memory, reasoning, and problem-solving capacity.
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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2025). “Cognitive Atrophy” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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