Question 1

Often, losses of physical functioning, retirement, or death of loved ones will increase the likelihood that an individual will develop a mental disorder because

Accepted Answer

A)  the individual finds it difficult to cope with several losses. 
B)  the individual becomes depressed and disheartened. 
C)  they do not go for counseling when it is needed. 
D)  these are known risk factors of mental disorders in the aging population. 
E)  they lack support from family and friends. 
A)  the individual finds it difficult to cope with several losses. 
B)  the individual becomes depressed and disheartened. 
C)  they do not go for counseling when it is needed. 
D)  these are known risk factors of mental disorders in the aging population. 
E)  they lack support from family and friends.

Question 2

It is estimated that at least __________ percent of neurocognitive disorders are due exclusively to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  20; Alzheimer's disease 
B)  50; vascular insults 
C)  25; vascular insults 
D)  50; Alzheimer's disease 
E)  75; Alzheimer's disease 
A)  20; Alzheimer's disease 
B)  50; vascular insults 
C)  25; vascular insults 
D)  50; Alzheimer's disease 
E)  75; Alzheimer's disease

Question 3

Discuss common treatments used for older adults suffering from depressive disorders.

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder and persistent

Question 4

Why is drug therapy not necessarily the best choice for older adults who suffer from depressive disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drugs have a shorter half-time in older people and are less effective. 
B)  Drug therapy is more effective with younger adults. 
C)  Side effects are tolerated less well in older adults. 
D)  Older adults are less likely to remember to take their medication. 
E)  Older adults do better with psychotherapy. 
A)  Drugs have a shorter half-time in older people and are less effective. 
B)  Drug therapy is more effective with younger adults. 
C)  Side effects are tolerated less well in older adults. 
D)  Older adults are less likely to remember to take their medication. 
E)  Older adults do better with psychotherapy.

Question 5

Which of the following provides one reasonable explanation as to why the percentage of older individuals has increased and will likely continue to increase over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  higher levels of education that prevent people from entering physically dangerous careers. 
B)  effective medications that slow the cellular aging process 
C)  more support from younger generations 
D)  substantial drop in new births 
E)  an increase in natural, anti-aging products 
A)  higher levels of education that prevent people from entering physically dangerous careers. 
B)  effective medications that slow the cellular aging process 
C)  more support from younger generations 
D)  substantial drop in new births 
E)  an increase in natural, anti-aging products

Question 6

Fortunately, older clients are likely to be better served by the next generation of therapists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding depressive disorders and older adults is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder are more prevalent among younger than older adults. 
B)  There is a higher prevalence of depressive disorders among older men. 
C)  There is a higher prevalence of depressive disorders among older women. 
D)  Depressive disorders are easier to treat in older adults. 
E)  Major depressive disorder is one of the most common psychiatric problems among older adults. 
A)  Both major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder are more prevalent among younger than older adults. 
B)  There is a higher prevalence of depressive disorders among older men. 
C)  There is a higher prevalence of depressive disorders among older women. 
D)  Depressive disorders are easier to treat in older adults. 
E)  Major depressive disorder is one of the most common psychiatric problems among older adults.

Question 8

List the three stages of Alzheimer's disease and the types of symptoms indicative of these three stages.

Accepted Answer

The Alzheimer's Society of Canada has de

Question 9

The "cohort effect" interpretation of the data showing declining prevalence of mental disorders suggests that people become more resilient over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cortical dementias primarily attack __________, whereas subcortical dementias primarily attack _.

Accepted Answer

A)  the occipital lobes; the frontal lobes 
B)  the cerebellum; the cerebral cortex 
C)  white matter; grey matter 
D)  brainstem areas; the cerebral cortex 
E)  grey matter; white matter 
A)  the occipital lobes; the frontal lobes 
B)  the cerebellum; the cerebral cortex 
C)  white matter; grey matter 
D)  brainstem areas; the cerebral cortex 
E)  grey matter; white matter

Question 11

Significant symptoms of __________ are among the most common psychiatric symptoms experienced by older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-harm 
B)  mania 
C)  anxiety 
D)  substance abuse 
E)  dissociation 
A)  self-harm 
B)  mania 
C)  anxiety 
D)  substance abuse 
E)  dissociation

Question 12

The second most common cause of neurocognitive disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  cerebrovascular damage. 
C)  Parkinson's. 
D)  senility. 
E)  alcoholism. 
A)  Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  cerebrovascular damage. 
C)  Parkinson's. 
D)  senility. 
E)  alcoholism.

Question 13

Historically, the majority of older people with mental disorders were labeled as "eccentric," and treatment consisted of

Accepted Answer

A)  isolation or institutionalization. 
B)  improved diet and fresh air. 
C)  psychoanalysis. 
D)  medications. 
E)  psychosurgery. 
A)  isolation or institutionalization. 
B)  improved diet and fresh air. 
C)  psychoanalysis. 
D)  medications. 
E)  psychosurgery.

Question 14

What is the "paradox of aging"?

Accepted Answer

A)  The finding that people with Alzheimer's dementia are often in very good physical health. 
B)  The finding that some older adults develop serious physical disease despite stellar psychological health. 
C)  The finding that older adults are treated without value in society, even though they are more experienced and knowledgeable than are younger people. 
D)  The evidence of positive mental health among older adults who normally are considered vulnerable. 
E)  The finding that older adults are understudied in psychology research, even though they are the fastest growing segment of the population. 
A)  The finding that people with Alzheimer's dementia are often in very good physical health. 
B)  The finding that some older adults develop serious physical disease despite stellar psychological health. 
C)  The finding that older adults are treated without value in society, even though they are more experienced and knowledgeable than are younger people. 
D)  The evidence of positive mental health among older adults who normally are considered vulnerable. 
E)  The finding that older adults are understudied in psychology research, even though they are the fastest growing segment of the population.

Question 15

You are an accomplished painter in your 70s and find that arthritis prevents you from enjoying the lengthy painting sessions that you love. Selective Optimization with Compensation theory suggests that you

Accepted Answer

A)  obtain occupational therapy in order to treat and minimize the impact of your arthritis. 
B)  shorten the length of your painting sessions, paint subjects that have less fine detail, and explore opportunities to work or volunteer as an instructor. 
C)  seek counseling in order to minimize the impact of diminished function. 
D)  seek counseling in order to mourn the loss of your painting activity and identify new and similar activities that you can do, such as attending art shows. 
E)  meet regularly with peers who are in a similar position, engage in reminiscing of your painting career, and encourage younger people to paint. 
A)  obtain occupational therapy in order to treat and minimize the impact of your arthritis. 
B)  shorten the length of your painting sessions, paint subjects that have less fine detail, and explore opportunities to work or volunteer as an instructor. 
C)  seek counseling in order to minimize the impact of diminished function. 
D)  seek counseling in order to mourn the loss of your painting activity and identify new and similar activities that you can do, such as attending art shows. 
E)  meet regularly with peers who are in a similar position, engage in reminiscing of your painting career, and encourage younger people to paint.

Question 16

Schizophrenia develops only in adolescents and younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Each of the following factors has been shown to be involved in the development or maintenance of insomnia disorder EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Being female. 
B)  Being sedentary. 
C)  Excessive worry about sleep. 
D)  aytime napping. 
E)  Never having been married. 
A)  Being female. 
B)  Being sedentary. 
C)  Excessive worry about sleep. 
D)  aytime napping. 
E)  Never having been married.

Question 18

Highlight some of the factors that make it difficult to diagnose sleep disorders in older adults.

Accepted Answer

Although older adults report more dissat

Question 19

This treatment process involves educating the patient about normal age-related changes in sleeping and involves techniques such as stimulus control and correction of dysfunctional sleep-related attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A)  brief dynamic therapy 
B)  cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C)  hypnotherapy 
D)  sleep therapy 
E)  remote relaxation transmission 
A)  brief dynamic therapy 
B)  cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C)  hypnotherapy 
D)  sleep therapy 
E)  remote relaxation transmission

Question 20

Delirium can occur at any age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Often, losses of physical functioning, retirement, or death of loved ones will increase the likelihood that an individual will develop a mental disorder because

It is estimated that at least percent of neurocognitive disorders are due exclusively to .

Discuss common treatments used for older adults suffering from depressive disorders.

Why is drug therapy not necessarily the best choice for older adults who suffer from depressive disorders?

Which of the following provides one reasonable explanation as to why the percentage of older individuals has increased and will likely continue to increase over time?

Fortunately, older clients are likely to be better served by the next generation of therapists.

Which of the following statements regarding depressive disorders and older adults is true?

List the three stages of Alzheimer's disease and the types of symptoms indicative of these three stages.

The "cohort effect" interpretation of the data showing declining prevalence of mental disorders suggests that people become more resilient over time.

Cortical dementias primarily attack __________, whereas subcortical dementias primarily attack _.

Significant symptoms of __________ are among the most common psychiatric symptoms experienced by older adults.

The second most common cause of neurocognitive disorder is

Historically, the majority of older people with mental disorders were labeled as "eccentric," and treatment consisted of

What is the "paradox of aging"?

You are an accomplished painter in your 70s and find that arthritis prevents you from enjoying the lengthy painting sessions that you love. Selective Optimization with Compensation theory suggests that you

Schizophrenia develops only in adolescents and younger adults.

Each of the following factors has been shown to be involved in the development or maintenance of insomnia disorder EXCEPT

Highlight some of the factors that make it difficult to diagnose sleep disorders in older adults.

This treatment process involves educating the patient about normal age-related changes in sleeping and involves techniques such as stimulus control and correction of dysfunctional sleep-related attitudes.

Delirium can occur at any age.

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

Often, losses of physical functioning, retirement, or death of loved ones will increase the likelihood that an individual will develop a mental disorder because

It is estimated that at least __________ percent of neurocognitive disorders are due exclusively to __________.

Discuss common treatments used for older adults suffering from depressive disorders.

Why is drug therapy not necessarily the best choice for older adults who suffer from depressive disorders?

Which of the following provides one reasonable explanation as to why the percentage of older individuals has increased and will likely continue to increase over time?

Fortunately, older clients are likely to be better served by the next generation of therapists.

Which of the following statements regarding depressive disorders and older adults is true?

List the three stages of Alzheimer's disease and the types of symptoms indicative of these three stages.

The "cohort effect" interpretation of the data showing declining prevalence of mental disorders suggests that people become more resilient over time.

Cortical dementias primarily attack __________, whereas subcortical dementias primarily attack _.

Significant symptoms of __________ are among the most common psychiatric symptoms experienced by older adults.

The second most common cause of neurocognitive disorder is

Historically, the majority of older people with mental disorders were labeled as "eccentric," and treatment consisted of

What is the "paradox of aging"?

You are an accomplished painter in your 70s and find that arthritis prevents you from enjoying the lengthy painting sessions that you love. Selective Optimization with Compensation theory suggests that you

Schizophrenia develops only in adolescents and younger adults.

Each of the following factors has been shown to be involved in the development or maintenance of insomnia disorder EXCEPT

Highlight some of the factors that make it difficult to diagnose sleep disorders in older adults.

This treatment process involves educating the patient about normal age-related changes in sleeping and involves techniques such as stimulus control and correction of dysfunctional sleep-related attitudes.

Delirium can occur at any age.

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

It is estimated that at least percent of neurocognitive disorders are due exclusively to .