Question 1

The increased health and longevity of Canadians solely accounts for the increase in the proportion of older people in our population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

This treatment process involves educating the patient about normal age-related changes in sleeping, and involves techniques such as relaxation training and changing sleep habits.

Accepted Answer

A)  brief dynamic therapy 
B)  cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C)  hypnotherapy 
D)  sleep therapy 
E)  remote relaxation transmission 
A)  brief dynamic therapy 
B)  cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C)  hypnotherapy 
D)  sleep therapy 
E)  remote relaxation transmission

Question 3

"Polypharmacy" means that older people require several medications to treat their mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Women are twice as likely as men to develop dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Milford retired from his job several years ago, and lately he has been feeling lethargic, unhappy, and useless. He does not want to work in the garden or go fishing with his friends. His wife and her friends believe that he is just moody and that everyone will just have to put up with his behaviour. It is likely that

Accepted Answer

A)  every older person feels this way after retiring. 
B)  in time, he will likely get past his negative feelings. 
C)  his behaviour reflects a long-standing mental illness that was not apparent until now. 
D)  if he became involved in other activities, his mood would likely improve. 
E)  he is probably suffering from a mood disorder and could benefit from treatment. 
A)  every older person feels this way after retiring. 
B)  in time, he will likely get past his negative feelings. 
C)  his behaviour reflects a long-standing mental illness that was not apparent until now. 
D)  if he became involved in other activities, his mood would likely improve. 
E)  he is probably suffering from a mood disorder and could benefit from treatment.

Question 6

All of the following statements are true regarding the use of ECT among older adults with depressive disorders EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  serious complications such as cardiorespiratory problems may result. 
B)  ECT appears more effective with older than younger adults. 
C)  physicians are generally recommended to consider other treatments. 
D)  it can result in short-term transient memory problems. 
E)  due to the problems, ECT is less likely to be used to treat older adults. 
A)  serious complications such as cardiorespiratory problems may result. 
B)  ECT appears more effective with older than younger adults. 
C)  physicians are generally recommended to consider other treatments. 
D)  it can result in short-term transient memory problems. 
E)  due to the problems, ECT is less likely to be used to treat older adults.

Question 7

Elderly patients with depressive disorder are more likely to be treated with ECT and drugs than younger patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why is drug therapy not necessarily the best choice for older adults who suffer from depressive disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drugs have a shorter half-time in older people and are less effective. 
B)  Drug therapy is more effective with younger adults. 
C)  Side effects are tolerated less well in older adults. 
D)  Older adults are less likely to remember to take their medication. 
E)  Older adults do better with psychotherapy. 
A)  Drugs have a shorter half-time in older people and are less effective. 
B)  Drug therapy is more effective with younger adults. 
C)  Side effects are tolerated less well in older adults. 
D)  Older adults are less likely to remember to take their medication. 
E)  Older adults do better with psychotherapy.

Question 9

Significant symptoms of ________ are among the most common psychiatric symptoms experienced by older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-harm 
B)  mania 
C)  anxiety 
D)  substance abuse 
E)  dissociation 
A)  self-harm 
B)  mania 
C)  anxiety 
D)  substance abuse 
E)  dissociation

Question 10

Blockage of the upper airways results in __________ apnea, while __________ apnea is due to impairment of activation in the medullary respiratory centre.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper; medullary 
B)  obstructive; central 
C)  upper; central 
D)  obstructive; medullary 
E)  mixed; peripheral 
A)  upper; medullary 
B)  obstructive; central 
C)  upper; central 
D)  obstructive; medullary 
E)  mixed; peripheral

Question 11

Strength and Vulnerability Integration Theory posits that aging is associated with _______ ability to regulate emotions due to several factors, including: ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased ; increasing stressors and increased activation of the HPA axis 
B)  increased ; possession of a time-limited perspective with greater emphasis on emotionality ; meaningful goals, increased present-moment awareness, strength based appraisal of information 
C)  decreased ; increasing stressors, slower processing speed, proneness to rumination 
D)  increased ; increased time to make social connections, consider various ways of meeting needs, avoiding stressors, and coping with existing stressors 
E)  decreased ; increasing stressors, slower processing speed, proneness to rumination and increased activation of the HPA axis 
A)  decreased ; increasing stressors and increased activation of the HPA axis 
B)  increased ; possession of a time-limited perspective with greater emphasis on emotionality ; meaningful goals, increased present-moment awareness, strength based appraisal of information 
C)  decreased ; increasing stressors, slower processing speed, proneness to rumination 
D)  increased ; increased time to make social connections, consider various ways of meeting needs, avoiding stressors, and coping with existing stressors 
E)  decreased ; increasing stressors, slower processing speed, proneness to rumination and increased activation of the HPA axis

Question 12

Highlight some of the factors that make it difficult to diagnose sleep disorders in older adults.

Accepted Answer

Although older adults report more dissat

Question 13

The "survivor effect" interpretation of the declining prevalence data dictates that individuals with mental disorders have higher mortality rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The "cohort effect" interpretation of the data showing declining prevalence suggests that people become more resilient over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Esther has been having problems falling asleep at night, and when she finally manages to fall asleep, she awakens frequently, for apparently no reason. During the day, she feels extremely tired, depressed, and anxious. If you were Esther's psychologist, what would you suspect to be her problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary insomnia 
B)  hypersomnia 
C)  somnambulism 
D)  sleep apnea 
E)  nocturnal myoclonus 
A)  primary insomnia 
B)  hypersomnia 
C)  somnambulism 
D)  sleep apnea 
E)  nocturnal myoclonus

Question 16

Recent research cited in the text found that chronic anxiety in older adults leads to increased risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease and accidental death. 
B)  cancer and accidental death. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  heart disease and vascular dementia. 
E)  Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  heart disease and accidental death. 
B)  cancer and accidental death. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  heart disease and vascular dementia. 
E)  Alzheimer's disease.

Question 17

Sleeping patterns often change in older adults. All of the following are considered changes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  circadian rhythms change. 
B)  changes in the organization of sleep stages. 
C)  less synchronous Stage 2 EEG activity. 
D)  decreases in total sleep time. 
E)  increases in the length of REM periods. 
A)  circadian rhythms change. 
B)  changes in the organization of sleep stages. 
C)  less synchronous Stage 2 EEG activity. 
D)  decreases in total sleep time. 
E)  increases in the length of REM periods.

Question 18

The most common mental disorder among older adults is

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia. 
B)  delerium. 
C)  anxiety disorder. 
D)  memory loss. 
E)  depression. 
A)  dementia. 
B)  delerium. 
C)  anxiety disorder. 
D)  memory loss. 
E)  depression.

Question 19

The side effects of benzodiazepines for older people include increased risk of falls and psychomotor impairment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the selective optimization with compensation (SOC) model.

Accepted Answer

Old age inevitably brings losses of abil

The increased health and longevity of Canadians solely accounts for the increase in the proportion of older people in our population.

This treatment process involves educating the patient about normal age-related changes in sleeping, and involves techniques such as relaxation training and changing sleep habits.

"Polypharmacy" means that older people require several medications to treat their mental disorders.

Women are twice as likely as men to develop dementia.

All of the following statements are true regarding the use of ECT among older adults with depressive disorders EXCEPT

Elderly patients with depressive disorder are more likely to be treated with ECT and drugs than younger patients.

Why is drug therapy not necessarily the best choice for older adults who suffer from depressive disorders?

Significant symptoms of ________ are among the most common psychiatric symptoms experienced by older adults.

Blockage of the upper airways results in apnea, while apnea is due to impairment of activation in the medullary respiratory centre.

Strength and Vulnerability Integration Theory posits that aging is associated with _ ability to regulate emotions due to several factors, including: ________.

Highlight some of the factors that make it difficult to diagnose sleep disorders in older adults.

The "survivor effect" interpretation of the declining prevalence data dictates that individuals with mental disorders have higher mortality rates.

The "cohort effect" interpretation of the data showing declining prevalence suggests that people become more resilient over time.

Esther has been having problems falling asleep at night, and when she finally manages to fall asleep, she awakens frequently, for apparently no reason. During the day, she feels extremely tired, depressed, and anxious. If you were Esther's psychologist, what would you suspect to be her problem?

Recent research cited in the text found that chronic anxiety in older adults leads to increased risk of

Sleeping patterns often change in older adults. All of the following are considered changes EXCEPT

The most common mental disorder among older adults is

The side effects of benzodiazepines for older people include increased risk of falls and psychomotor impairment.

Describe the selective optimization with compensation (SOC) model.

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

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Exam 16: Mental Disorders and Aging

The increased health and longevity of Canadians solely accounts for the increase in the proportion of older people in our population.

This treatment process involves educating the patient about normal age-related changes in sleeping, and involves techniques such as relaxation training and changing sleep habits.

"Polypharmacy" means that older people require several medications to treat their mental disorders.

Women are twice as likely as men to develop dementia.

All of the following statements are true regarding the use of ECT among older adults with depressive disorders EXCEPT

Elderly patients with depressive disorder are more likely to be treated with ECT and drugs than younger patients.

Why is drug therapy not necessarily the best choice for older adults who suffer from depressive disorders?

Significant symptoms of ________ are among the most common psychiatric symptoms experienced by older adults.

Blockage of the upper airways results in __________ apnea, while __________ apnea is due to impairment of activation in the medullary respiratory centre.

Strength and Vulnerability Integration Theory posits that aging is associated with _______ ability to regulate emotions due to several factors, including: ______________.

Highlight some of the factors that make it difficult to diagnose sleep disorders in older adults.

The "survivor effect" interpretation of the declining prevalence data dictates that individuals with mental disorders have higher mortality rates.

The "cohort effect" interpretation of the data showing declining prevalence suggests that people become more resilient over time.

Esther has been having problems falling asleep at night, and when she finally manages to fall asleep, she awakens frequently, for apparently no reason. During the day, she feels extremely tired, depressed, and anxious. If you were Esther's psychologist, what would you suspect to be her problem?

Recent research cited in the text found that chronic anxiety in older adults leads to increased risk of

Sleeping patterns often change in older adults. All of the following are considered changes EXCEPT

The most common mental disorder among older adults is

The side effects of benzodiazepines for older people include increased risk of falls and psychomotor impairment.

Describe the selective optimization with compensation (SOC) model.

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

Blockage of the upper airways results in apnea, while apnea is due to impairment of activation in the medullary respiratory centre.

Strength and Vulnerability Integration Theory posits that aging is associated with _ ability to regulate emotions due to several factors, including: ________.