Question 1

Describe the hypothesized etiology of Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

The etiology of Alzheimer's disease clea

Question 2

The reason that theoretical frameworks of mental disorder have not typically been extended to older adults could be due to the early thinking of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud 
B)  Erikson 
C)  Baltes 
D)  Carstensen 
E)  Hayflick 
A)  Freud 
B)  Erikson 
C)  Baltes 
D)  Carstensen 
E)  Hayflick

Question 3

Diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in older adults is complicated by all of the following factors, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-reports of sleep quantity or quality may be biased. 
B)  It can be hard to determine whether the sleep disturbance is occurring independently of other physical and mental disorders. 
C)  There are age related changes in sleep that appear to be universal and may be considered normal. 
D)  Older adults often deny that their sleep patterns are problematic, which makes sleep disorders much harder to treat. 
E)  Life circumstances like retirement may lead to disturbances in sleep routines. 
A)  Self-reports of sleep quantity or quality may be biased. 
B)  It can be hard to determine whether the sleep disturbance is occurring independently of other physical and mental disorders. 
C)  There are age related changes in sleep that appear to be universal and may be considered normal. 
D)  Older adults often deny that their sleep patterns are problematic, which makes sleep disorders much harder to treat. 
E)  Life circumstances like retirement may lead to disturbances in sleep routines.

Question 4

Two-thirds of all neurocognitive disorders found in older adults are due to Pick's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Older adults are more likely to respond to positive over negative information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The side effects of benzodiazepines for older people include increased risk of falls and psychomotor impairment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Delirium in older patients is often misdiagnosed as

Accepted Answer

A)  neurocognitive disorder. 
B)  delusional disorder. 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
D)  late-onset schizophrenia. 
E)  dissociative identity disorder. 
A)  neurocognitive disorder. 
B)  delusional disorder. 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
D)  late-onset schizophrenia. 
E)  dissociative identity disorder.

Question 8

__________ interest researchers and clinicians because it is thought to represent a transitional state between normal aging and neurocognitive disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  Impairment of intellect 
B)  Mild cognitive impairment 
C)  Frontotemporal cognitive impairment 
D)  Vascular disease 
E)  Secondary cognitive impairment 
A)  Impairment of intellect 
B)  Mild cognitive impairment 
C)  Frontotemporal cognitive impairment 
D)  Vascular disease 
E)  Secondary cognitive impairment

Question 9

The notion that we become focused on short-term and emotionally-meaningful matters when we perceive time as limited is most consistent with social-emotional selectivity theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Compare and contrast neurocognitive disorders, pseudo-dementia, cortical and subcortical degeneration. Use examples.

Accepted Answer

Neurocognitive disorder is the most comm

Question 11

Describe the strength and vulnerability integration (SAVI) theory.

Accepted Answer

The SAVI includes components of SST, nam

Question 12

According to the selective optimization with compensation viewpoint, successful aging involves

Accepted Answer

A)  practising old skills more so that they are not lost to aging. 
B)  making the most of skills and creatively by using alternative means to achieve one's goals despite limited capacities. 
C)  focusing on learning new skills, where applicable. 
D)  recognizing that you will begin to slow down as you age. 
E)  continuing to keep activity level high. 
A)  practising old skills more so that they are not lost to aging. 
B)  making the most of skills and creatively by using alternative means to achieve one's goals despite limited capacities. 
C)  focusing on learning new skills, where applicable. 
D)  recognizing that you will begin to slow down as you age. 
E)  continuing to keep activity level high.

Question 13

What is the major difference between the symptoms of late and early onset schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hallucinations and delusions are more often of a persecutory nature in early-onset cases. 
B)  Hallucinations and delusions are more bizarre in early-onset cases. 
C)  Lack of logical thought is found more often in late-onset schizophrenia. 
D)  Late-onset schizophrenia is more likely to involve disorganized speech and flattened affect. 
E)  Persecution delusions in older adults make differential diagnosis more challenging. 
A)  Hallucinations and delusions are more often of a persecutory nature in early-onset cases. 
B)  Hallucinations and delusions are more bizarre in early-onset cases. 
C)  Lack of logical thought is found more often in late-onset schizophrenia. 
D)  Late-onset schizophrenia is more likely to involve disorganized speech and flattened affect. 
E)  Persecution delusions in older adults make differential diagnosis more challenging.

Question 14

Veronica has recently learned that her spouse is suffering from cancer. At this time, Veronica would be more __________ to mental difficulties, and may not be able to cope with more problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  resigned 
B)  predisposed 
C)  reactive 
D)  resistant 
E)  vulnerable 
A)  resigned 
B)  predisposed 
C)  reactive 
D)  resistant 
E)  vulnerable

Question 15

Recent research cited in the text found that chronic anxiety in older adults leads to increased risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease and accidental death. 
B)  cancer and accidental death. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  heart disease and vascular disease. 
E)  Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  heart disease and accidental death. 
B)  cancer and accidental death. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  heart disease and vascular disease. 
E)  Alzheimer's disease.

Question 16

Treatment of Alzheimer's disease with drugs results in

Accepted Answer

A)  slowing, but not stopping the disease. 
B)  reducing the wandering behaviour but not the forgetfulness. 
C)  a reversal of the symptoms. 
D)  halting the progression of the disease. 
E)  reducing mild cognitive impairment but not the physical complications. 
A)  slowing, but not stopping the disease. 
B)  reducing the wandering behaviour but not the forgetfulness. 
C)  a reversal of the symptoms. 
D)  halting the progression of the disease. 
E)  reducing mild cognitive impairment but not the physical complications.

Question 17

The primary sleep problems experienced by older adults include feeling sleepy during the day, awakening often during the night, and waking up too early in the morning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One of the major difficulties in determining whether an older adult is suffering from a depressive disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  many people feel that it is normal for older people to be depressed. 
B)  older people don't want to admit that they feel depressed. 
C)  many older people experience higher levels of sadness, but not true depression. 
D)  other medical problems have similar symptoms to depressive disorders. 
E)  depressive disorders are not common among older adults. 
A)  many people feel that it is normal for older people to be depressed. 
B)  older people don't want to admit that they feel depressed. 
C)  many older people experience higher levels of sadness, but not true depression. 
D)  other medical problems have similar symptoms to depressive disorders. 
E)  depressive disorders are not common among older adults.

Question 19

Which of the following problems is common when attempting to diagnose anxiety disorders in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with substance abuse. 
B)  Older adults often over-report anxiety symptoms. 
C)  Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with personality disorders. 
D)  Most of the scales used to measure symptoms of anxiety have been normed and validated only with younger adults. 
E)  The DSM-5 does not recognize anxiety in older populations. 
A)  Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with substance abuse. 
B)  Older adults often over-report anxiety symptoms. 
C)  Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with personality disorders. 
D)  Most of the scales used to measure symptoms of anxiety have been normed and validated only with younger adults. 
E)  The DSM-5 does not recognize anxiety in older populations.

Question 20

Women are twice as likely as men to develop neurocognitive disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the hypothesized etiology of Alzheimer's disease.

The reason that theoretical frameworks of mental disorder have not typically been extended to older adults could be due to the early thinking of __________.

Diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in older adults is complicated by all of the following factors, EXCEPT:

Two-thirds of all neurocognitive disorders found in older adults are due to Pick's disease.

Older adults are more likely to respond to positive over negative information.

The side effects of benzodiazepines for older people include increased risk of falls and psychomotor impairment.

Delirium in older patients is often misdiagnosed as

__________ interest researchers and clinicians because it is thought to represent a transitional state between normal aging and neurocognitive disorder.

The notion that we become focused on short-term and emotionally-meaningful matters when we perceive time as limited is most consistent with social-emotional selectivity theory.

Compare and contrast neurocognitive disorders, pseudo-dementia, cortical and subcortical degeneration. Use examples.

Describe the strength and vulnerability integration (SAVI) theory.

According to the selective optimization with compensation viewpoint, successful aging involves

What is the major difference between the symptoms of late and early onset schizophrenia?

Veronica has recently learned that her spouse is suffering from cancer. At this time, Veronica would be more __________ to mental difficulties, and may not be able to cope with more problems.

Recent research cited in the text found that chronic anxiety in older adults leads to increased risk of

Treatment of Alzheimer's disease with drugs results in

The primary sleep problems experienced by older adults include feeling sleepy during the day, awakening often during the night, and waking up too early in the morning.

One of the major difficulties in determining whether an older adult is suffering from a depressive disorder is

Which of the following problems is common when attempting to diagnose anxiety disorders in older adults?

Women are twice as likely as men to develop neurocognitive disorders.

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

Describe the hypothesized etiology of Alzheimer's disease.

The reason that theoretical frameworks of mental disorder have not typically been extended to older adults could be due to the early thinking of __________.

Diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in older adults is complicated by all of the following factors, EXCEPT:

Two-thirds of all neurocognitive disorders found in older adults are due to Pick's disease.

Older adults are more likely to respond to positive over negative information.

The side effects of benzodiazepines for older people include increased risk of falls and psychomotor impairment.

Delirium in older patients is often misdiagnosed as

__________ interest researchers and clinicians because it is thought to represent a transitional state between normal aging and neurocognitive disorder.

The notion that we become focused on short-term and emotionally-meaningful matters when we perceive time as limited is most consistent with social-emotional selectivity theory.

Compare and contrast neurocognitive disorders, pseudo-dementia, cortical and subcortical degeneration. Use examples.

Describe the strength and vulnerability integration (SAVI) theory.

According to the selective optimization with compensation viewpoint, successful aging involves

What is the major difference between the symptoms of late and early onset schizophrenia?

Veronica has recently learned that her spouse is suffering from cancer. At this time, Veronica would be more __________ to mental difficulties, and may not be able to cope with more problems.

Recent research cited in the text found that chronic anxiety in older adults leads to increased risk of

Treatment of Alzheimer's disease with drugs results in

The primary sleep problems experienced by older adults include feeling sleepy during the day, awakening often during the night, and waking up too early in the morning.

One of the major difficulties in determining whether an older adult is suffering from a depressive disorder is

Which of the following problems is common when attempting to diagnose anxiety disorders in older adults?

Women are twice as likely as men to develop neurocognitive disorders.

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