Question 1

If Jane's neurocognitive disorder is caused by a process that has damaged her brain's dopamine pathways, it can be assumed that this condition is caused by ..

Accepted Answer

A)  head trauma 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease 
A)  head trauma 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease

Question 2

John was recently diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease. After researching his treatment options, he decides to try medication and attempt to make the most of his remaining abilities. John plans to stay as physically and mentally active as possible for as long as he can and to use compensation strategies if necessary. His decision

Accepted Answer

A)  makes little sense as there are more aggressive biological treatments that are effective. 
B)  seems reasonable given the fact that there are no effective treatments available. 
C)  ignores the additional demands that his decision will ultimately place on his caregivers. 
D)  makes little sense since intensive psychosocial intervention has been shown to be effective. 
A)  makes little sense as there are more aggressive biological treatments that are effective. 
B)  seems reasonable given the fact that there are no effective treatments available. 
C)  ignores the additional demands that his decision will ultimately place on his caregivers. 
D)  makes little sense since intensive psychosocial intervention has been shown to be effective.

Question 3

Research into the causes of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease indicates the influence of

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple genes. 
B)  a single gene. 
C)  environmental toxins. 
D)  high levels of aluminum. 
A)  multiple genes. 
B)  a single gene. 
C)  environmental toxins. 
D)  high levels of aluminum.

Question 4

A gene with a 100% chance of causing Alzheimer disease is identified as .

Accepted Answer

A)  deterministic b susceptible 
B)  relative 
C)  functional 
A)  deterministic b susceptible 
B)  relative 
C)  functional

Question 5

Which disorder is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Huntington's disease 
B)  Pick's disease 
C)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease 
A)  Huntington's disease 
B)  Pick's disease 
C)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Question 6

In the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 15, the Alzheimer's patient named Tom was shown to be _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  delusional 
B)  angry and aggressive 
C)  memory impaired 
D)  mute 
A)  delusional 
B)  angry and aggressive 
C)  memory impaired 
D)  mute

Question 7

Symptoms of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease typically appear during the .

Accepted Answer

A)  40s and 50s 
B)  50s and 60s 
C)  60s and 70s 
D)  70s and 80s 
A)  40s and 50s 
B)  50s and 60s 
C)  60s and 70s 
D)  70s and 80s

Question 8

What is the approximate average survival time of a patient diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 years 
B)  8 years 
C)  15 years 
D)  20 years 
A)  4 years 
B)  8 years 
C)  15 years 
D)  20 years

Question 9

The greater the number of apolipoprotein (apo E4) genes an individual possesses, the

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely the individual is to develop vascular neurocognitive disorder. 
B)  less likely the individual is to develop vascular neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  more likely the individual is to develop neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  less likely the individual is to develop neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  more likely the individual is to develop vascular neurocognitive disorder. 
B)  less likely the individual is to develop vascular neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  more likely the individual is to develop neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  less likely the individual is to develop neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.

Question 10

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease for individuals of varying educational level is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the abilities acquired through formal education create a "mental reserve" that helps offset the symptoms of the illness as they progress. 
B)  the type of mental activity associated with formal education places an additional burden on the brain that makes symptoms worse once a person has the disorder. 
C)  knowledge acquired through formal education helps one avoid exposure to environmental stimuli that might influence the disorder. 
D)  the type of work that most college graduates pursue is less likely to expose the individual to the stressors associated with the disorder. 
A)  the abilities acquired through formal education create a "mental reserve" that helps offset the symptoms of the illness as they progress. 
B)  the type of mental activity associated with formal education places an additional burden on the brain that makes symptoms worse once a person has the disorder. 
C)  knowledge acquired through formal education helps one avoid exposure to environmental stimuli that might influence the disorder. 
D)  the type of work that most college graduates pursue is less likely to expose the individual to the stressors associated with the disorder.

Question 11

The symptoms of substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder are most similar to the symptoms observed in _.

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular neurocognitive disorder 
B)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  HIV-induced neurocognitive disorder 
A)  vascular neurocognitive disorder 
B)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  HIV-induced neurocognitive disorder

Question 12

The most common cause of major neurocognitive disorder is .

Accepted Answer

A)  a history of substance abuse 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  improper use of prescription drugs 
D)  syphilis 
A)  a history of substance abuse 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  improper use of prescription drugs 
D)  syphilis

Question 13

The risk for developing neurocognitive is influenced by all of the following psychological or social factors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cigarette smoking. 
B)  participation in sports such as boxing. 
C)  personality traits such as extroversion. 
D)  level of formal education. 
A)  cigarette smoking. 
B)  participation in sports such as boxing. 
C)  personality traits such as extroversion. 
D)  level of formal education.

Question 14

Explain how neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is usually treated. Include information about medication and psychosocial therapies. How would you characterize the success of the currently available treatment options for neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A number of drugs have been developed to

Question 15

In DSM-IV-TR, the organic mental disorders were relabeled as cognitive disorders because

Accepted Answer

A)  almost all disorders involve brain dysfunction. 
B)  delirium and dementia involve cognitive symptoms while the other disorders don't. 
C)  delirium and dementia occur primarily in the very young. 
D)  both a and b 
A)  almost all disorders involve brain dysfunction. 
B)  delirium and dementia involve cognitive symptoms while the other disorders don't. 
C)  delirium and dementia occur primarily in the very young. 
D)  both a and b

Question 16

The gradual deterioration of brain functioning that affects judgment, memory, language, and other cognitive processes is called _.

Accepted Answer

A)  major neurocognitive disorder 
B)  delirium 
C)  amnestic disorder 
D)  mental retardation 
A)  major neurocognitive disorder 
B)  delirium 
C)  amnestic disorder 
D)  mental retardation

Question 17

The three categories of neurocognitive disorders are

Accepted Answer

A)  delirium, chromosomal disorders, and amnestic disorders. 
B)  delirium, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  Alzheimer's, delirium, and Parkinson's disease. 
D)  major neurocognitive disorders, mild neurocognitive disorders, and delirium. 
A)  delirium, chromosomal disorders, and amnestic disorders. 
B)  delirium, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  Alzheimer's, delirium, and Parkinson's disease. 
D)  major neurocognitive disorders, mild neurocognitive disorders, and delirium.

Question 18

Of the following, which is NOT one of the potential consequences associated with caregiving for patients with neurocognitive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety 
B)  Depression 
C)  Contagion 
D)  Elder abuse 
A)  Anxiety 
B)  Depression 
C)  Contagion 
D)  Elder abuse

Question 19

All of the following are considered deterministic genes EXCEPT .

Accepted Answer

A)  presenilin-1 
B)  presenilin-2 
C)  apo E44 
D)  ß­amyloid precursor 
A)  presenilin-1 
B)  presenilin-2 
C)  apo E44 
D)  ß­amyloid precursor

Question 20

One of the major differences between major neurocognitive disorder caused by Alzheimer's disease and major neurocognitive disorder caused by depression is that Alzheimer's type major neurocognitive disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  is generally reversible. 
B)  is not reversible. 
C)  involves a slow increase in symptoms. 
D)  leads to a rapid decline in abilities. 
A)  is generally reversible. 
B)  is not reversible. 
C)  involves a slow increase in symptoms. 
D)  leads to a rapid decline in abilities.

If Jane's neurocognitive disorder is caused by a process that has damaged her brain's dopamine pathways, it can be assumed that this condition is caused by ..

Research into the causes of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease indicates the influence of

A gene with a 100% chance of causing Alzheimer disease is identified as .

Which disorder is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain?

In the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 15, the Alzheimer's patient named Tom was shown to be _________________.

Symptoms of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease typically appear during the .

What is the approximate average survival time of a patient diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

The greater the number of apolipoprotein (apo E4) genes an individual possesses, the

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease for individuals of varying educational level is that

The symptoms of substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder are most similar to the symptoms observed in _.

The most common cause of major neurocognitive disorder is .

The risk for developing neurocognitive is influenced by all of the following psychological or social factors EXCEPT

Explain how neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is usually treated. Include information about medication and psychosocial therapies. How would you characterize the success of the currently available treatment options for neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

In DSM-IV-TR, the organic mental disorders were relabeled as cognitive disorders because

The gradual deterioration of brain functioning that affects judgment, memory, language, and other cognitive processes is called _.

The three categories of neurocognitive disorders are

Of the following, which is NOT one of the potential consequences associated with caregiving for patients with neurocognitive?

All of the following are considered deterministic genes EXCEPT .

One of the major differences between major neurocognitive disorder caused by Alzheimer's disease and major neurocognitive disorder caused by depression is that Alzheimer's type major neurocognitive disorder

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Exam 15: Neurocognitive Disorders

If Jane's neurocognitive disorder is caused by a process that has damaged her brain's dopamine pathways, it can be assumed that this condition is caused by ..

Research into the causes of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease indicates the influence of

A gene with a 100% chance of causing Alzheimer disease is identified as .

Which disorder is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain?

In the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 15, the Alzheimer's patient named Tom was shown to be _________________.

Symptoms of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease typically appear during the .

What is the approximate average survival time of a patient diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

The greater the number of apolipoprotein (apo E4) genes an individual possesses, the

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease for individuals of varying educational level is that

The symptoms of substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder are most similar to the symptoms observed in _.

The most common cause of major neurocognitive disorder is .

The risk for developing neurocognitive is influenced by all of the following psychological or social factors EXCEPT

Explain how neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is usually treated. Include information about medication and psychosocial therapies. How would you characterize the success of the currently available treatment options for neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

In DSM-IV-TR, the organic mental disorders were relabeled as cognitive disorders because

The gradual deterioration of brain functioning that affects judgment, memory, language, and other cognitive processes is called _.

The three categories of neurocognitive disorders are

Of the following, which is NOT one of the potential consequences associated with caregiving for patients with neurocognitive?

All of the following are considered deterministic genes EXCEPT .

One of the major differences between major neurocognitive disorder caused by Alzheimer's disease and major neurocognitive disorder caused by depression is that Alzheimer's type major neurocognitive disorder

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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