Question 1

Depression is _____ common in older people and when it occurs, tends to be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  more ; more severe 
B)  less ; less severe 
C)  more ; less severe 
D)  less ; more chronic 
E)  more ; less chronic 
A)  more ; more severe 
B)  less ; less severe 
C)  more ; less severe 
D)  less ; more chronic 
E)  more ; less chronic

Question 2

Heredity plays a primary role in the development of mood disorders in older individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Side effects of medications for the treatment of psychosis is less serious among the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

List the three stages of Alzheimer's disease and the types of symptoms indicative of these three stages.

Accepted Answer

The Alzheimer's Society of Canada has de

Question 5

Research has shown which of the following treatments to be most effective for older adults suffering from depressive disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive therapy 
B)  drug therapy 
C)  a wide array of treatments have been shown to be effective 
D)  behavioural therapy 
E)  brief dynamic psychotherapy 
A)  cognitive therapy 
B)  drug therapy 
C)  a wide array of treatments have been shown to be effective 
D)  behavioural therapy 
E)  brief dynamic psychotherapy

Question 6

The prognosis of vascular dementia is __________ than for AD, with a __________ progression.

Accepted Answer

A)  better; slower 
B)  worse; similar 
C)  worse; faster 
D)  worse; slower 
E)  better; similar 
A)  better; slower 
B)  worse; similar 
C)  worse; faster 
D)  worse; slower 
E)  better; similar

Question 7

Briefly describe Socio-Emotional Selectivity Theory (SST).

Accepted Answer

According to this theory, younger people

Question 8

Point out some of the differences between depressive disorders in younger and older adults.

Accepted Answer

There is an assumption that older people

Question 9

Late onset schizophrenia is relatively common among the elderly in institutional settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Pharmacological treatment for nocturnal myoclonus has been relatively successful in reducing the kicking and flexing of the legs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

More than half of individuals diagnosed with MCI will progress to a diagnosis of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which pair of factors places an older individual at greatest risk for developing depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  low income and poor physical health 
B)  lack of support and poor emotional health 
C)  poor physical and emotional health 
D)  low income and lack of support 
E)  poor physical health and lack of support 
A)  low income and poor physical health 
B)  lack of support and poor emotional health 
C)  poor physical and emotional health 
D)  low income and lack of support 
E)  poor physical health and lack of support

Question 13

Treatment of sleep apnea often involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  learning to avoid sleeping on one's back. 
B)  losing weight. 
C)  avoiding alcohol and hypnotic medication. 
D)  wearing a mask attached to an air compressor while sleeping. 
E)  cognitive-behavioural therapy. 
A)  learning to avoid sleeping on one's back. 
B)  losing weight. 
C)  avoiding alcohol and hypnotic medication. 
D)  wearing a mask attached to an air compressor while sleeping. 
E)  cognitive-behavioural therapy.

Question 14

Veronica has recently learned that her spouse is suffering from cancer. At this time, Veronica would be more __________ to mental difficulties, and may not be able to cope with more problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  resigned 
B)  predisposed 
C)  reactive 
D)  resistant 
E)  vulnerable 
A)  resigned 
B)  predisposed 
C)  reactive 
D)  resistant 
E)  vulnerable

Question 15

Fred believes that his children are attempting to have him put in an "old-age" home, and he is quite upset. Every time his son and daughter come to visit, Fred tells them that he refuses to go to a home and he knows they are trying to trick him into agreeing. Fred's children are concerned, however, because they have not mentioned a residential home in years. Fred appears to be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  brief psychotic disorder. 
B)  paranoid schizophrenia. 
C)  late-onset schizophrenia. 
D)  delusional disorder. 
E)  early-onset schizophrenia. 
A)  brief psychotic disorder. 
B)  paranoid schizophrenia. 
C)  late-onset schizophrenia. 
D)  delusional disorder. 
E)  early-onset schizophrenia.

Question 16

The finding that there is a decreasing prevalence of most mental disorders with age should be interpreted cautiously for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults are more likely to remember having symptoms of a disorder. 
B)  Older adults who participate in surveys may reflect a survivor effect. 
C)  Older adults are less likely to express symptoms in somatic ways. 
D)  Older adults are more likely to participate in surveys because they have more time. 
E)  Older adults are more likely to report their symptoms. 
A)  Older adults are more likely to remember having symptoms of a disorder. 
B)  Older adults who participate in surveys may reflect a survivor effect. 
C)  Older adults are less likely to express symptoms in somatic ways. 
D)  Older adults are more likely to participate in surveys because they have more time. 
E)  Older adults are more likely to report their symptoms.

Question 17

Research cited in the text finds that older people are __________ seeking professional help for psychological problems. In particular, _________ are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  often ; anxiety disorders ; often treated. 
B)  often ; bipolar disorders ; often treated. 
C)  rarely ; anxiety disorders ; not often treated. 
D)  rarely ; personality disorders ; not often treated. 
E)  often ; personality disorders ; often treated. 
A)  often ; anxiety disorders ; often treated. 
B)  often ; bipolar disorders ; often treated. 
C)  rarely ; anxiety disorders ; not often treated. 
D)  rarely ; personality disorders ; not often treated. 
E)  often ; personality disorders ; often treated.

Question 18

What is the main difference in the symptoms of major depressive disorder between younger and older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Younger adults are more likely to report sleep difficulties. 
B)  Older adults are more likely to report feelings of guilt and sadness. 
C)  Older adults are more likely to report feelings of worthlessness. 
D)  Older adults are more likely to report somatic symptoms. 
E)  Younger adults are more likely to report physical complaints. 
A)  Younger adults are more likely to report sleep difficulties. 
B)  Older adults are more likely to report feelings of guilt and sadness. 
C)  Older adults are more likely to report feelings of worthlessness. 
D)  Older adults are more likely to report somatic symptoms. 
E)  Younger adults are more likely to report physical complaints.

Question 19

Whereas delirium refers to __________, dementia refers to _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term disturbance of consciousness ; permanent losses in memory, judgment and/or reasoning ability 
B)  short-term disturbance of consciousness ; short-term loss of memory, judgment and/or reasoning ability. 
C)  short-term and temporary loss of memory ; permanent disturbance of consciousness 
D)  long-term and permanent disturbance of consciousness ; permanent losses in memory, judgment and reasoning ability. 
E)  short term and temporary or permanent loss of reasoning ability ; short-term and temporary or permanent losses in memory 
A)  short-term disturbance of consciousness ; permanent losses in memory, judgment and/or reasoning ability 
B)  short-term disturbance of consciousness ; short-term loss of memory, judgment and/or reasoning ability. 
C)  short-term and temporary loss of memory ; permanent disturbance of consciousness 
D)  long-term and permanent disturbance of consciousness ; permanent losses in memory, judgment and reasoning ability. 
E)  short term and temporary or permanent loss of reasoning ability ; short-term and temporary or permanent losses in memory

Question 20

According to the selective optimization with compensation viewpoint, successful aging involves

Accepted Answer

A)  practising old skills more so that they are not lost to aging. 
B)  making the most of your skills and substituting areas of strength for areas of weakness. 
C)  focusing on learning new skills, where applicable. 
D)  recognizing that you will begin to slow down as you age. 
E)  continuing to keep activity level high. 
A)  practising old skills more so that they are not lost to aging. 
B)  making the most of your skills and substituting areas of strength for areas of weakness. 
C)  focusing on learning new skills, where applicable. 
D)  recognizing that you will begin to slow down as you age. 
E)  continuing to keep activity level high.

Depression is _ common in older people and when it occurs, tends to be __.

Heredity plays a primary role in the development of mood disorders in older individuals.

Side effects of medications for the treatment of psychosis is less serious among the elderly.

List the three stages of Alzheimer's disease and the types of symptoms indicative of these three stages.

Research has shown which of the following treatments to be most effective for older adults suffering from depressive disorders?

The prognosis of vascular dementia is than for AD, with a progression.

Briefly describe Socio-Emotional Selectivity Theory (SST).

Point out some of the differences between depressive disorders in younger and older adults.

Late onset schizophrenia is relatively common among the elderly in institutional settings.

Pharmacological treatment for nocturnal myoclonus has been relatively successful in reducing the kicking and flexing of the legs.

More than half of individuals diagnosed with MCI will progress to a diagnosis of dementia.

Which pair of factors places an older individual at greatest risk for developing depression?

Treatment of sleep apnea often involves all of the following EXCEPT

Veronica has recently learned that her spouse is suffering from cancer. At this time, Veronica would be more __________ to mental difficulties, and may not be able to cope with more problems.

The finding that there is a decreasing prevalence of most mental disorders with age should be interpreted cautiously for which of the following reasons?

Research cited in the text finds that older people are ______ seeking professional help for psychological problems. In particular, _ are ______.

What is the main difference in the symptoms of major depressive disorder between younger and older adults?

Whereas delirium refers to , dementia refers to ___.

According to the selective optimization with compensation viewpoint, successful aging involves

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

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Exam 16: Mental Disorders and Aging

Depression is _____ common in older people and when it occurs, tends to be ______.

Heredity plays a primary role in the development of mood disorders in older individuals.

Side effects of medications for the treatment of psychosis is less serious among the elderly.

List the three stages of Alzheimer's disease and the types of symptoms indicative of these three stages.

Research has shown which of the following treatments to be most effective for older adults suffering from depressive disorders?

The prognosis of vascular dementia is __________ than for AD, with a __________ progression.

Briefly describe Socio-Emotional Selectivity Theory (SST).

Point out some of the differences between depressive disorders in younger and older adults.

Late onset schizophrenia is relatively common among the elderly in institutional settings.

Pharmacological treatment for nocturnal myoclonus has been relatively successful in reducing the kicking and flexing of the legs.

More than half of individuals diagnosed with MCI will progress to a diagnosis of dementia.

Which pair of factors places an older individual at greatest risk for developing depression?

Treatment of sleep apnea often involves all of the following EXCEPT

Veronica has recently learned that her spouse is suffering from cancer. At this time, Veronica would be more __________ to mental difficulties, and may not be able to cope with more problems.

The finding that there is a decreasing prevalence of most mental disorders with age should be interpreted cautiously for which of the following reasons?

Research cited in the text finds that older people are __________ seeking professional help for psychological problems. In particular, _________ are __________.

What is the main difference in the symptoms of major depressive disorder between younger and older adults?

Whereas delirium refers to __________, dementia refers to _____________.

According to the selective optimization with compensation viewpoint, successful aging involves

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Depression is _ common in older people and when it occurs, tends to be __.

The prognosis of vascular dementia is than for AD, with a progression.

Research cited in the text finds that older people are ______ seeking professional help for psychological problems. In particular, _ are ______.

Whereas delirium refers to , dementia refers to ___.