Question 1

When older adults experience signs of mental disorders, they turn first to their family physician rather than a mental health professional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Erikson's stages of ego development and Levinson's concept of "life structures" have similar meanings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Research evidence suggests that life events:

Accepted Answer

A)  are generally negative. 
B)  can be viewed as "on time" or "off time" events. 
C)  are not affected by the process of cognitive appraisal. 
D)  widowhood is an example of an internally created event. 
A)  are generally negative. 
B)  can be viewed as "on time" or "off time" events. 
C)  are not affected by the process of cognitive appraisal. 
D)  widowhood is an example of an internally created event.

Question 4

Risk factors for depression in older adults include:

Accepted Answer

A)  co-morbidity. 
B)  married. 
C)  male gender. 
D)  financial stability and comfort. 
A)  co-morbidity. 
B)  married. 
C)  male gender. 
D)  financial stability and comfort.

Question 5

Depression treatment is effective for about 25% of chronically depressed older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Studies of self-esteem and the aging process show that:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem in older people is not affected by stressful life events. 
B)  accepting the aging process and its limitations will not help older persons. 
C)  life review can help maintain self-esteem. 
D)  self-esteem declines with aging. 
A)  self-esteem in older people is not affected by stressful life events. 
B)  accepting the aging process and its limitations will not help older persons. 
C)  life review can help maintain self-esteem. 
D)  self-esteem declines with aging.

Question 7

Describe the reason it is challenging to describe the prevalence of mental disorders of older people.

Accepted Answer

There is a lack of criteria to distingui

Question 8

Rowe and Kahn's model of successful aging includes all of the following dimensions except:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance of disease. 
B)  physical and functional health. 
C)  active involvement with society. 
D)  being married. 
A)  avoidance of disease. 
B)  physical and functional health. 
C)  active involvement with society. 
D)  being married.

Question 9

DSM IV (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria for major depressive episode include, over a two week period or more, all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep disturbance. 
B)  low energy level every day. 
C)  guilt and worthlessness. 
D)  anger toward friends and family. 
A)  sleep disturbance. 
B)  low energy level every day. 
C)  guilt and worthlessness. 
D)  anger toward friends and family.

Question 10

The most common therapeutic intervention with depressed older individuals is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common therapeutic intervention with depressed...

When older adults experience signs of mental disorders, they turn first to their family physician rather than a mental health professional.

Erikson's stages of ego development and Levinson's concept of "life structures" have similar meanings.

Research evidence suggests that life events:

Risk factors for depression in older adults include:

Depression treatment is effective for about 25% of chronically depressed older adults.

Studies of self-esteem and the aging process show that:

Describe the reason it is challenging to describe the prevalence of mental disorders of older people.

Rowe and Kahn's model of successful aging includes all of the following dimensions except:

DSM IV (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria for major depressive episode include, over a two week period or more, all of the following except:

The most common therapeutic intervention with depressed older individuals is ________.

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

When older adults experience signs of mental disorders, they turn first to their family physician rather than a mental health professional.

Erikson's stages of ego development and Levinson's concept of "life structures" have similar meanings.

Research evidence suggests that life events:

Risk factors for depression in older adults include:

Depression treatment is effective for about 25% of chronically depressed older adults.

Studies of self-esteem and the aging process show that:

Describe the reason it is challenging to describe the prevalence of mental disorders of older people.

Rowe and Kahn's model of successful aging includes all of the following dimensions except:

DSM IV (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria for major depressive episode include, over a two week period or more, all of the following except:

The most common therapeutic intervention with depressed older individuals is ________.

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

Filters