Question 1

Therapy for older adults is usually offered under the structure of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  community mental health 
B)  private hospitalization 
C)  senior living facility 
D)  case management 
A)  community mental health 
B)  private hospitalization 
C)  senior living facility 
D)  case management D

Question 2

Why is depression underdiagnosed and undertreated for older adults?

Accepted Answer

Some health professionals believe it is an acceptable response to a person's aging/illness/financial difficulties, symptoms may not be obvious or consistent with symptoms of younger people, changes in a person's life situation and expectation of person slowing down may contribute to missing signs of depression. Person may deny treatment or find ways to self-medicate (e.g., alcohol).

Question 3

Agism is described as the discrimination against young people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What is the goal of strengths-based therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  to improve independent functioning 
B)  reduction of depression symptoms 
C)  reflecting and appreciating one's accomplishments in their life 
D)  to help a client live a long and productive life 
A)  to improve independent functioning 
B)  reduction of depression symptoms 
C)  reflecting and appreciating one's accomplishments in their life 
D)  to help a client live a long and productive life

Question 5

Compared to working with young clients, what is the main challenge for a counselor treating an older adult client's mental health problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  comorbidity with other mental health challenges and difficulty to parse apart from medical difficulties 
B)  significant resistance from the client 
C)  limited insurance or financial means to cover the cost of treatment 
D)  lack of family support 
A)  comorbidity with other mental health challenges and difficulty to parse apart from medical difficulties 
B)  significant resistance from the client 
C)  limited insurance or financial means to cover the cost of treatment 
D)  lack of family support

Question 6

Robert Neil Butler (1969) described three connected elements related to the discrimination against seniors. These include all of the following except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  federal practices and policies that perpetuate discrimination 
B)  institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypes 
C)  discriminatory practices 
D)  prejudicial attitudes toward older people, old age, and aging process 
A)  federal practices and policies that perpetuate discrimination 
B)  institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypes 
C)  discriminatory practices 
D)  prejudicial attitudes toward older people, old age, and aging process

Question 7

The strengths-based therapy model is appropriate for all older adults, regardless of their cognitive functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In 2016, approximately how many Americans were living with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  550,000 
B)  1 million 
C)  5 million 
D)  15 million 
A)  550,000 
B)  1 million 
C)  5 million 
D)  15 million

Question 9

Compare and contrast Western and Eastern views of aging and older adults.

Accepted Answer

Western culture is oriented toward indiv

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the most major mental health challenges for older adults in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  grief 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder 
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder 
D)  depression 
A)  grief 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder 
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder 
D)  depression

Question 11

All of the following is true regarding the labor force and socioeconomic conditions of older adults except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the majority of income for older persons is Social Security 
B)  the poverty rate for older adults has increased 
C)  the median income for older persons is higher for men than women 
D)  older adults are working longer 
A)  the majority of income for older persons is Social Security 
B)  the poverty rate for older adults has increased 
C)  the median income for older persons is higher for men than women 
D)  older adults are working longer

Question 12

The increasing number of older Americans poses significant challenges for the United States' public health system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the phases of strengths-based therapy for older adults.

Accepted Answer

Phase 1--establishing a therapeutic alli

Question 14

Between the year 2012 and 2050, it is projected that the world will experience an increase in its older population but the United States will experience a decrease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What treatment approaches are most appropriate for older adults with depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychotherapy 
B)  medication 
C)  psychotherapy and medication 
D)  building and maintaining family and social relationships 
A)  psychotherapy 
B)  medication 
C)  psychotherapy and medication 
D)  building and maintaining family and social relationships

Question 16

Older individuals are disproportionately likely to die by suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Elder abuse is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), neglect, abandonment, and financial exploitation toward older people 
B)  most likely to occur by employees in senior housing facilities 
C)  engaging in elderspeak and microaggressions toward older people 
D)  severe neglect of older people 
A)  abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), neglect, abandonment, and financial exploitation toward older people 
B)  most likely to occur by employees in senior housing facilities 
C)  engaging in elderspeak and microaggressions toward older people 
D)  severe neglect of older people

Question 18

Samantha is visiting her grandmother and when she sees her medication on the table, she says to her "Grandma, you need to be a good girl and take your medication now. You know it's good for you. I don't want to have to call mom and tell her that you aren't cooperating again." This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice 
B)  agism 
C)  elderspeak 
D)  insensitivity 
A)  prejudice 
B)  agism 
C)  elderspeak 
D)  insensitivity

Therapy for older adults is usually offered under the structure of ______.

Why is depression underdiagnosed and undertreated for older adults?

Agism is described as the discrimination against young people.

What is the goal of strengths-based therapy?

Compared to working with young clients, what is the main challenge for a counselor treating an older adult client's mental health problems?

Robert Neil Butler (1969) described three connected elements related to the discrimination against seniors. These include all of the following except ______.

The strengths-based therapy model is appropriate for all older adults, regardless of their cognitive functioning.

In 2016, approximately how many Americans were living with Alzheimer's disease?

Compare and contrast Western and Eastern views of aging and older adults.

Which of the following is one of the most major mental health challenges for older adults in the United States?

All of the following is true regarding the labor force and socioeconomic conditions of older adults except ______.

The increasing number of older Americans poses significant challenges for the United States' public health system.

Describe the phases of strengths-based therapy for older adults.

Between the year 2012 and 2050, it is projected that the world will experience an increase in its older population but the United States will experience a decrease.

What treatment approaches are most appropriate for older adults with depression?

Older individuals are disproportionately likely to die by suicide.

Elder abuse is ______.

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy: The Journey

Cultural Meaning Systems, Cultural Trust, and Cultural Humility

Neuroscience, Multiple Cultural Identities, and Cultural Strengths

Strengths-Based Development, Culture, and Clinical Practice

The Strengths-Based Therapy Model and Culturally Responsive Counseling

Culturally Responsive Assessment and the Cultural Formulation Interview

Culturally Responsive Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for African Americans

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for American Indians and Alaska Natives

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Hispanic and Latinoa Americans

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Arab and Muslim Americans

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for White Americans of European Ancestry

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Women

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for LGBTQ Individuals

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Individuals With Disabilities

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Immigrants and Refugees

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Multiracial People

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Exam 17: Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Older Adults

Therapy for older adults is usually offered under the structure of ______.

Why is depression underdiagnosed and undertreated for older adults?

Agism is described as the discrimination against young people.

What is the goal of strengths-based therapy?

Compared to working with young clients, what is the main challenge for a counselor treating an older adult client's mental health problems?

Robert Neil Butler (1969) described three connected elements related to the discrimination against seniors. These include all of the following except ______.

The strengths-based therapy model is appropriate for all older adults, regardless of their cognitive functioning.

In 2016, approximately how many Americans were living with Alzheimer's disease?

Compare and contrast Western and Eastern views of aging and older adults.

Which of the following is one of the most major mental health challenges for older adults in the United States?

All of the following is true regarding the labor force and socioeconomic conditions of older adults except ______.

The increasing number of older Americans poses significant challenges for the United States' public health system.

Describe the phases of strengths-based therapy for older adults.

Between the year 2012 and 2050, it is projected that the world will experience an increase in its older population but the United States will experience a decrease.

What treatment approaches are most appropriate for older adults with depression?

Older individuals are disproportionately likely to die by suicide.

Elder abuse is ______.

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy: The Journey

Cultural Meaning Systems, Cultural Trust, and Cultural Humility

Neuroscience, Multiple Cultural Identities, and Cultural Strengths

Strengths-Based Development, Culture, and Clinical Practice

The Strengths-Based Therapy Model and Culturally Responsive Counseling

Culturally Responsive Assessment and the Cultural Formulation Interview

Culturally Responsive Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for African Americans

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for American Indians and Alaska Natives

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Hispanic and Latinoa Americans

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Arab and Muslim Americans

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for White Americans of European Ancestry

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Women

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for LGBTQ Individuals

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Individuals With Disabilities

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Immigrants and Refugees

Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Multiracial People

Social Class, Social Justice, Intersectionality, and Privilege

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