Question 1

If the presence of a gene means you have a 100% chance of developing the disease,the gene is considered ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  deterministic 
B)  reductionistic 
C)  susceptible 
D)  absolutist 
A)  deterministic 
B)  reductionistic 
C)  susceptible 
D)  absolutist

Question 2

Recent studies suggest that Ginkgo biloba has _____________ on memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  little impact 
B)  a mild impact 
C)  a moderate impact 
D)  a major impact 
A)  little impact 
B)  a mild impact 
C)  a moderate impact 
D)  a major impact

Question 3

Compared to most disorders,Huntington's disease is very unusual because it is

Accepted Answer

A)  the result of one gene. 
B)  influenced by many genes. 
C)  always a cause of dementia. 
D)  associated with subcortical impairment. 
A)  the result of one gene. 
B)  influenced by many genes. 
C)  always a cause of dementia. 
D)  associated with subcortical impairment.

Question 4

Psychological and social influences involved in dementia

Accepted Answer

A)  help determine the onset and course. 
B)  are direct causes. 
C)  have no influence. 
D)  have not been studied. 
A)  help determine the onset and course. 
B)  are direct causes. 
C)  have no influence. 
D)  have not been studied.

Question 5

Which of the following are problems associated with the medications used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abilities only improve to the same point where they were 6 months prior to treatment. 
B)  Any gains in ability are temporary. 
C)  Many patients discontinue medication because of severe side effects and expense. 
D)  All of these are significant problems with the medications used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia. 
A)  Abilities only improve to the same point where they were 6 months prior to treatment. 
B)  Any gains in ability are temporary. 
C)  Many patients discontinue medication because of severe side effects and expense. 
D)  All of these are significant problems with the medications used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia.

Question 6

All of the following are possible causes of dementia EXCEPT _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  chemical substances (including medications) 
C)  infectious diseases 
D)  food additives and preservatives 
A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  chemical substances (including medications) 
C)  infectious diseases 
D)  food additives and preservatives

Question 7

Former athletes are at particular risk for ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  dementia pugilistica 
D)  Huntington's disease 
A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  dementia pugilistica 
D)  Huntington's disease

Question 8

Alzheimer's disease progresses _______________and eventually accounts for approximately _____ % of all cases of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A)  rapidly; 40 
B)  gradually; 50 
C)  rapidly; 60 
D)  gradually; 70 
A)  rapidly; 40 
B)  gradually; 50 
C)  rapidly; 60 
D)  gradually; 70

Question 9

Cognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities EXCEPT ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  memory 
B)  perception 
C)  dreaming 
D)  attention 
A)  memory 
B)  perception 
C)  dreaming 
D)  attention

Question 10

The introduction of new medications for AIDS (e.g.,HAARTs)has _________ the percentage of patients who develop dementia.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  eliminated 
D)  had no effect on 
A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  eliminated 
D)  had no effect on

Question 11

Explain the relationship that has been observed between formal education and the development of Alzheimer's type dementia.What theoretical and neurological explanations have been offered for this observation?

Accepted Answer

People with higher education levels seem

Question 12

Individuals who have the apoE4 gene ______________ of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  are at increased risk 
B)  have nearly a 100% chance 
C)  are not at risk 
D)  may or may not be at risk 
A)  are at increased risk 
B)  have nearly a 100% chance 
C)  are not at risk 
D)  may or may not be at risk

Question 13

Genetic research suggests that Alzheimer's disease is linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome through chromosome 21. 
B)  Parkinson's Disease through a single gene. 
C)  depression through chromosome 12. 
D)  none of these 
A)  Down syndrome through chromosome 21. 
B)  Parkinson's Disease through a single gene. 
C)  depression through chromosome 12. 
D)  none of these

Question 14

When symptoms of dementia occur with substance dependence,they are generally associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  toxic effects of the substances. 
B)  temporary impairment in brain functioning. 
C)  permanent brain damage. 
D)  poor diet and self-care behaviors. 
A)  toxic effects of the substances. 
B)  temporary impairment in brain functioning. 
C)  permanent brain damage. 
D)  poor diet and self-care behaviors.

Question 15

What is the primary goal of most psychosocial treatments for dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relieve depression 
B)  Help the patient compensate for lost abilities 
C)  Treat the anxiety associated with knowing that the disorder is progressive 
D)  Enhance family functioning 
A)  Relieve depression 
B)  Help the patient compensate for lost abilities 
C)  Treat the anxiety associated with knowing that the disorder is progressive 
D)  Enhance family functioning

Question 16

The dementia experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cortex 
B)  hindbrain 
C)  subcortex 
D)  brain stem 
A)  cortex 
B)  hindbrain 
C)  subcortex 
D)  brain stem

Question 17

In regard to dementia,the cognitive reserve hypothesis suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  skills acquired through formal education help compensate for the early symptoms of dementia. 
B)  the more synapses one develops throughout life, the more neuronal death required before the person becomes impaired. 
C)  individuals with Alzheimer's type dementia never had reserve neurons. 
D)  Alzheimer's type dementia is caused by a lack of formal education. 
A)  skills acquired through formal education help compensate for the early symptoms of dementia. 
B)  the more synapses one develops throughout life, the more neuronal death required before the person becomes impaired. 
C)  individuals with Alzheimer's type dementia never had reserve neurons. 
D)  Alzheimer's type dementia is caused by a lack of formal education.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia 
B)  delirium 
C)  amnestic disorder 
D)  mental retardation 
A)  dementia 
B)  delirium 
C)  amnestic disorder 
D)  mental retardation

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

What is the biological version of the theory that states that formal education helps insulate people from the effects of Alzheimer's type dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mind-body hypothesis 
B)  Neuronal network theory 
C)  Cognitive reserve hypothesis 
D)  Cortical activity theory 
A)  Mind-body hypothesis 
B)  Neuronal network theory 
C)  Cognitive reserve hypothesis 
D)  Cortical activity theory

If the presence of a gene means you have a 100% chance of developing the disease,the gene is considered ________________.

Recent studies suggest that Ginkgo biloba has _____________ on memory.

Compared to most disorders,Huntington's disease is very unusual because it is

Psychological and social influences involved in dementia

Which of the following are problems associated with the medications used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia?

All of the following are possible causes of dementia EXCEPT _________________.

Former athletes are at particular risk for ______________.

Alzheimer's disease progresses ___________and eventually accounts for approximately _ % of all cases of dementia.

Cognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities EXCEPT ______________.

The introduction of new medications for AIDS (e.g.,HAARTs)has _________ the percentage of patients who develop dementia.

Explain the relationship that has been observed between formal education and the development of Alzheimer's type dementia.What theoretical and neurological explanations have been offered for this observation?

Individuals who have the apoE4 gene ______________ of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Genetic research suggests that Alzheimer's disease is linked to

When symptoms of dementia occur with substance dependence,they are generally associated with

What is the primary goal of most psychosocial treatments for dementia?

The dementia experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the ___________.

In regard to dementia,the cognitive reserve hypothesis suggests that

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

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

What is the biological version of the theory that states that formal education helps insulate people from the effects of Alzheimer's type dementia?

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Exam 15: Cognitive Disorders

If the presence of a gene means you have a 100% chance of developing the disease,the gene is considered ________________.

Recent studies suggest that Ginkgo biloba has _____________ on memory.

Compared to most disorders,Huntington's disease is very unusual because it is

Psychological and social influences involved in dementia

Which of the following are problems associated with the medications used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia?

All of the following are possible causes of dementia EXCEPT _________________.

Former athletes are at particular risk for ______________.

Alzheimer's disease progresses _______________and eventually accounts for approximately _____ % of all cases of dementia.

Cognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities EXCEPT ______________.

The introduction of new medications for AIDS (e.g.,HAARTs)has _________ the percentage of patients who develop dementia.

Explain the relationship that has been observed between formal education and the development of Alzheimer's type dementia.What theoretical and neurological explanations have been offered for this observation?

Individuals who have the apoE4 gene ______________ of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Genetic research suggests that Alzheimer's disease is linked to

When symptoms of dementia occur with substance dependence,they are generally associated with

What is the primary goal of most psychosocial treatments for dementia?

The dementia experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the ___________.

In regard to dementia,the cognitive reserve hypothesis suggests that

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

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

What is the biological version of the theory that states that formal education helps insulate people from the effects of Alzheimer's type dementia?

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

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Alzheimer's disease progresses ___________and eventually accounts for approximately _ % of all cases of dementia.