Question 1

In stages 6 and 7 (advanced dementia) of Alzheimer's Disease what should caregivers do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visit alternative long-term care facilities that fit the P-E needs of the particular patient. 
B)  Set-up an orientation area in the home. 
C)  Watch for signs of driving problems. 
D)  Encourage increased physical and social activities. 
A)  Visit alternative long-term care facilities that fit the P-E needs of the particular patient. 
B)  Set-up an orientation area in the home. 
C)  Watch for signs of driving problems. 
D)  Encourage increased physical and social activities.

Question 2

Causes of reversible dementia (delirium) in old age include:

Accepted Answer

A)  drugs or medication. 
B)  Korsakoff syndrome. 
C)  Huntington's. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  drugs or medication. 
B)  Korsakoff syndrome. 
C)  Huntington's. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease.

Question 3

Contrast the indicators of Alzheimer's Disease with normal changes in memory.

Accepted Answer

Examples of normal changes in memory wou

Question 4

Predictors of positive aging include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  passive acceptance when faced with a crisis. 
B)  a supportive marriage or a long term partnership. 
C)  continued involvement with life. 
D)  mature defense mechanism and active coping mechanisms. 
A)  passive acceptance when faced with a crisis. 
B)  a supportive marriage or a long term partnership. 
C)  continued involvement with life. 
D)  mature defense mechanism and active coping mechanisms.

Question 5

Discuss the difference between delirium and dementia.

Accepted Answer

Delirium is a reversible dementia that h

Question 6

Self-esteem is affected by role losses with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A majority of those with Alzheimer's disease are cared for in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Unfortunately, nothing can be done to help patients with Alzheimer's disease or their family caregivers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One's cognitive image of the self is:

Accepted Answer

A)  self image. 
B)  self esteem. 
C)  self identity. 
D)  self concept. 
A)  self image. 
B)  self esteem. 
C)  self identity. 
D)  self concept.

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is estimated to affect 14% of all Americans aged 65 and older. 
B)  Ginkgo biloba can help in advanced dementia. 
C)  There are currently a variety of treatments that can cure Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  Behavioral therapy is effective for moderate dementia. 
A)  It is estimated to affect 14% of all Americans aged 65 and older. 
B)  Ginkgo biloba can help in advanced dementia. 
C)  There are currently a variety of treatments that can cure Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  Behavioral therapy is effective for moderate dementia.

Question 11

The last stage of Erikson's stages of development is ________.

Accepted Answer

ego integr

Question 12

Resilience takes into account:

Accepted Answer

A)  background characteristics. 
B)  community capacities. 
C)  interpersonal relationships. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  background characteristics. 
B)  community capacities. 
C)  interpersonal relationships. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 13

________ is defined as a combination of physical and functional health, high cognitive functioning, and active involvement with society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is defined as a combination of...

Question 14

Erikson's concept of generativity may take the form of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  achieving a professional promotion. 
B)  mentoring. 
C)  conducting a life review. 
D)  focusing on one's legacy. 
A)  achieving a professional promotion. 
B)  mentoring. 
C)  conducting a life review. 
D)  focusing on one's legacy.

Question 15

All of the following are personality factors important for maintaining self-esteem except:

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance of the aging process. 
B)  reinterpretation of the meaning of self. 
C)  achieving one's goals. 
D)  life review. 
A)  acceptance of the aging process. 
B)  reinterpretation of the meaning of self. 
C)  achieving one's goals. 
D)  life review.

Question 16

The dialectical approach to personality development is congruent with the person-environment model presented throughout this text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Jung's theory suggests that as people get older:

Accepted Answer

A)  men exaggerate their masculine characteristics to compensate for their rising age. 
B)  women develop somewhat more masculine characteristics. 
C)  both men and women become more masculine. 
D)  they achieve ego integrity. 
A)  men exaggerate their masculine characteristics to compensate for their rising age. 
B)  women develop somewhat more masculine characteristics. 
C)  both men and women become more masculine. 
D)  they achieve ego integrity.

Question 18

Years ago, families and health care providers referred to marked deterioration in memory as "hardening of the arteries." This remains a correct diagnosis today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Successful aging is used to describe older adults who have a good income and who live with a family member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Anxiety disorders are not diagnosed as frequently in the young as they are in the older population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In stages 6 and 7 (advanced dementia) of Alzheimer's Disease what should caregivers do?

Causes of reversible dementia (delirium) in old age include:

Contrast the indicators of Alzheimer's Disease with normal changes in memory.

Predictors of positive aging include all of the following except:

Discuss the difference between delirium and dementia.

Self-esteem is affected by role losses with age.

A majority of those with Alzheimer's disease are cared for in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes.

Unfortunately, nothing can be done to help patients with Alzheimer's disease or their family caregivers.

One's cognitive image of the self is:

Which of the following is true regarding Alzheimer's disease?

The last stage of Erikson's stages of development is ________.

Resilience takes into account:

________ is defined as a combination of physical and functional health, high cognitive functioning, and active involvement with society.

Erikson's concept of generativity may take the form of all of the following except:

All of the following are personality factors important for maintaining self-esteem except:

The dialectical approach to personality development is congruent with the person-environment model presented throughout this text.

Jung's theory suggests that as people get older:

Years ago, families and health care providers referred to marked deterioration in memory as "hardening of the arteries." This remains a correct diagnosis today.

Successful aging is used to describe older adults who have a good income and who live with a family member.

Anxiety disorders are not diagnosed as frequently in the young as they are in the older population.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 6: Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

In stages 6 and 7 (advanced dementia) of Alzheimer's Disease what should caregivers do?

Causes of reversible dementia (delirium) in old age include:

Contrast the indicators of Alzheimer's Disease with normal changes in memory.

Predictors of positive aging include all of the following except:

Discuss the difference between delirium and dementia.

Self-esteem is affected by role losses with age.

A majority of those with Alzheimer's disease are cared for in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes.

Unfortunately, nothing can be done to help patients with Alzheimer's disease or their family caregivers.

One's cognitive image of the self is:

Which of the following is true regarding Alzheimer's disease?

The last stage of Erikson's stages of development is ________.

Resilience takes into account:

________ is defined as a combination of physical and functional health, high cognitive functioning, and active involvement with society.

Erikson's concept of generativity may take the form of all of the following except:

All of the following are personality factors important for maintaining self-esteem except:

The dialectical approach to personality development is congruent with the person-environment model presented throughout this text.

Jung's theory suggests that as people get older:

Years ago, families and health care providers referred to marked deterioration in memory as "hardening of the arteries." This remains a correct diagnosis today.

Successful aging is used to describe older adults who have a good income and who live with a family member.

Anxiety disorders are not diagnosed as frequently in the young as they are in the older population.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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