Question 1

Which of the following reasons for choosing non-pharmacological treatments is NOT supported by clinical observations or research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased renal clearance in older persons can increase drug tolerance 
B)  Polypharmacy is an issue for many older persons 
C)  Older people actually prefer psychotherapy for treatment of depression 
D)  Drug interactions can have unknown and dangerous consequences for older persons 
E)  ECT often has undesirable side effects 
A)  Increased renal clearance in older persons can increase drug tolerance 
B)  Polypharmacy is an issue for many older persons 
C)  Older people actually prefer psychotherapy for treatment of depression 
D)  Drug interactions can have unknown and dangerous consequences for older persons 
E)  ECT often has undesirable side effects

Question 2

The finding that there is a decreasing prevalence of most mental disorders with age should be interpreted cautiously for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults are more likely to remember having symptoms of a disorder. 
B)  Older adults who participate in surveys may reflect a survivor effect. 
C)  Older adults are less likely to express symptoms in somatic ways. 
D)  Older adults are more likely to participate in surveys because they have more time. 
E)  Older adults are more likely to report their symptoms. 
A)  Older adults are more likely to remember having symptoms of a disorder. 
B)  Older adults who participate in surveys may reflect a survivor effect. 
C)  Older adults are less likely to express symptoms in somatic ways. 
D)  Older adults are more likely to participate in surveys because they have more time. 
E)  Older adults are more likely to report their symptoms.

Question 3

Depression, nutritional deficiency, and other disorders can cause symptoms similar to neurocognitive disorders, such as forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. These occurrences are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  mild cognitive impairment. 
B)  pseudodementia. 
C)  comorbidity. 
D)  major cognitive impairment. 
E)  senility. 
A)  mild cognitive impairment. 
B)  pseudodementia. 
C)  comorbidity. 
D)  major cognitive impairment. 
E)  senility.

Question 4

Possible protective factors against Alzheimer's disease include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  high-fat protein diets. 
B)  vegetarian diet. 
C)  regular and moderate consumption of red wine. 
D)  dietary antioxidants. 
E)  lipid-lowering drugs. 
A)  high-fat protein diets. 
B)  vegetarian diet. 
C)  regular and moderate consumption of red wine. 
D)  dietary antioxidants. 
E)  lipid-lowering drugs.

Question 5

The average course from diagnosis to death for individuals with AD is about 10 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly describe socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST).

Accepted Answer

According to this theory, younger people

Question 7

The treatment of choice for older adult patients suffering from psychotic disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroleptics. 
B)  psychoanalysis. 
C)  psychological treatment. 
D)  institutionalization. 
E)  psychosurgery. 
A)  neuroleptics. 
B)  psychoanalysis. 
C)  psychological treatment. 
D)  institutionalization. 
E)  psychosurgery.

Question 8

"Polypharmacy" means that older people require several medications to treat their mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which pair of factors places an older individual at greatest risk for developing depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  low income and poor physical health 
B)  lack of support and poor emotional health 
C)  poor physical and emotional health 
D)  low income and lack of support 
E)  poor physical health and lack of support 
A)  low income and poor physical health 
B)  lack of support and poor emotional health 
C)  poor physical and emotional health 
D)  low income and lack of support 
E)  poor physical health and lack of support

Question 10

Older adults are disproportionately underrepresented as users of mental health services for all of the following reasons, except

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults themselves are responsible for not seeking psychological help when they need it. 
B)  Mental health professionals may be less willing or able to treat older adults. 
C)  Psychologists and psychiatrists prefer to work with younger clients. 
D)  Family physicians are less likely to treat older patients and to refer them to mental health professionals. 
E)  There is an insufficient number of mental health professionals who specialize in older adult mental health. 
A)  Older adults themselves are responsible for not seeking psychological help when they need it. 
B)  Mental health professionals may be less willing or able to treat older adults. 
C)  Psychologists and psychiatrists prefer to work with younger clients. 
D)  Family physicians are less likely to treat older patients and to refer them to mental health professionals. 
E)  There is an insufficient number of mental health professionals who specialize in older adult mental health.

Question 11

Frontotemporal NCD is a term used to describe a heterogeneous group of disorders that includes

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  Lewy body disease. 
C)  Pick's disease. 
D)  primary cognitive impairment. 
E)  vascular disease. 
A)  Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  Lewy body disease. 
C)  Pick's disease. 
D)  primary cognitive impairment. 
E)  vascular disease.

Question 12

Depressive disorders are __________ among older adults than younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  less common 
B)  more or less common, depending on the type of disorder 
C)  equally prevalent 
D)  more common 
E)  ten times more common 
A)  less common 
B)  more or less common, depending on the type of disorder 
C)  equally prevalent 
D)  more common 
E)  ten times more common

Question 13

Which of the following findings is consistent with the socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults process negative information less deeply than positive information. 
B)  Older adults process positive information less deeply than negative information. 
C)  Older adults tend to focus more on negative information than younger adults. 
D)  Older adults are less likely to respond positively to emotional stimuli. 
E)  Older adults are more future-oriented than are younger adults. 
A)  Older adults process negative information less deeply than positive information. 
B)  Older adults process positive information less deeply than negative information. 
C)  Older adults tend to focus more on negative information than younger adults. 
D)  Older adults are less likely to respond positively to emotional stimuli. 
E)  Older adults are more future-oriented than are younger adults.

Question 14

There currently are not theories that can explain why older adults seem to be mentally healthier than younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most common mental disorder among older adults is

Accepted Answer

A)  neurocognitive disorder. 
B)  delirium. 
C)  anxiety disorder. 
D)  memory loss. 
E)  depression. 
A)  neurocognitive disorder. 
B)  delirium. 
C)  anxiety disorder. 
D)  memory loss. 
E)  depression.

Question 16

Depression in people over age 60 is more likely to be ________ than in younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  acute 
B)  chronic 
C)  mild 
D)  extremely severe 
E)  contextually triggered 
A)  acute 
B)  chronic 
C)  mild 
D)  extremely severe 
E)  contextually triggered

Question 17

In Canada, older men are 5 times more likely than are older women to commit suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about suicide and older Canadians is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older Canadian women are around 6 times more likely to commit suicide than older Canadian men. 
B)  Suicide attempts are more common among young Canadians but attempts by older Canadians are more successful. 
C)  Older Canadian women are more likely to attempt drug overdose than any other group. 
D)  Older Canadian men are around 5 times more likely to commit suicide than older Canadian women. 
E)  Older Canadians are less likely than younger Canadians to commit suicide. 
A)  Older Canadian women are around 6 times more likely to commit suicide than older Canadian men. 
B)  Suicide attempts are more common among young Canadians but attempts by older Canadians are more successful. 
C)  Older Canadian women are more likely to attempt drug overdose than any other group. 
D)  Older Canadian men are around 5 times more likely to commit suicide than older Canadian women. 
E)  Older Canadians are less likely than younger Canadians to commit suicide.

Question 19

Briefly describe and challenge some of the common myths associated with mental disorders in older adults.

Accepted Answer

Many common myths exist regarding mental

Question 20

Blockage of the upper airways results in __________ apnea, while __________ apnea is due to impairment of respiratory control.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper; medullary 
B)  obstructive; central 
C)  upper; central 
D)  obstructive; medullary 
E)  mixed; peripheral 
A)  upper; medullary 
B)  obstructive; central 
C)  upper; central 
D)  obstructive; medullary 
E)  mixed; peripheral

Which of the following reasons for choosing non-pharmacological treatments is NOT supported by clinical observations or research?

The finding that there is a decreasing prevalence of most mental disorders with age should be interpreted cautiously for which of the following reasons?

Depression, nutritional deficiency, and other disorders can cause symptoms similar to neurocognitive disorders, such as forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. These occurrences are also known as

Possible protective factors against Alzheimer's disease include all of the following EXCEPT

The average course from diagnosis to death for individuals with AD is about 10 years.

Briefly describe socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST).

The treatment of choice for older adult patients suffering from psychotic disorders is

"Polypharmacy" means that older people require several medications to treat their mental disorders.

Which pair of factors places an older individual at greatest risk for developing depression?

Older adults are disproportionately underrepresented as users of mental health services for all of the following reasons, except

Frontotemporal NCD is a term used to describe a heterogeneous group of disorders that includes

Depressive disorders are __________ among older adults than younger adults.

Which of the following findings is consistent with the socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST)?

There currently are not theories that can explain why older adults seem to be mentally healthier than younger adults.

The most common mental disorder among older adults is

Depression in people over age 60 is more likely to be ________ than in younger adults.

In Canada, older men are 5 times more likely than are older women to commit suicide.

Which of the following statements about suicide and older Canadians is TRUE?

Briefly describe and challenge some of the common myths associated with mental disorders in older adults.

Blockage of the upper airways results in apnea, while apnea is due to impairment of respiratory control.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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Exam 16: Aging and Mental Health

Which of the following reasons for choosing non-pharmacological treatments is NOT supported by clinical observations or research?

The finding that there is a decreasing prevalence of most mental disorders with age should be interpreted cautiously for which of the following reasons?

Depression, nutritional deficiency, and other disorders can cause symptoms similar to neurocognitive disorders, such as forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. These occurrences are also known as

Possible protective factors against Alzheimer's disease include all of the following EXCEPT

The average course from diagnosis to death for individuals with AD is about 10 years.

Briefly describe socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST).

The treatment of choice for older adult patients suffering from psychotic disorders is

"Polypharmacy" means that older people require several medications to treat their mental disorders.

Which pair of factors places an older individual at greatest risk for developing depression?

Older adults are disproportionately underrepresented as users of mental health services for all of the following reasons, except

Frontotemporal NCD is a term used to describe a heterogeneous group of disorders that includes

Depressive disorders are __________ among older adults than younger adults.

Which of the following findings is consistent with the socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST)?

There currently are not theories that can explain why older adults seem to be mentally healthier than younger adults.

The most common mental disorder among older adults is

Depression in people over age 60 is more likely to be ________ than in younger adults.

In Canada, older men are 5 times more likely than are older women to commit suicide.

Which of the following statements about suicide and older Canadians is TRUE?

Briefly describe and challenge some of the common myths associated with mental disorders in older adults.

Blockage of the upper airways results in __________ apnea, while __________ apnea is due to impairment of respiratory control.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Blockage of the upper airways results in apnea, while apnea is due to impairment of respiratory control.