Exam 16: Aging and Psychological Disorders

A study by Rubin and colleagues (2005)on reactions to the July 2005 London transit bombings revealed what about the influence of traumatic stressors on different age groups?

Which of the following may serve as a protective factor against Alzheimer's disease?

According to the Canadian Community Health Survey, who is most likely to receive home care?

Impairment in which of the following areas is the most prominent symptom of dementia?

Beatrice, a 72-year-old woman complains to her doctor of a noticeable loss in appetite, anhedonia and reduced vitality. She is also feeling more hopeless than usual and generally feels quite achy, without obvious signs for the pain. She denies feelings of guilt or sad mood. The diagnosis of __________best fits Beatrice's presentation.

Canadian studies of depressive symptoms have shown that _________ are more common among older depressed individuals than among younger depressed adults.

Contrary to popular belief, _________ is indeed a problem among the elderly.

Which of the following is a likely contributor to the prevalence of major depression in older adults?

Seniors may experience a form of "double jeopardy" in that they face stigmas for being mentally ill and physically ill.

Prevalence of depression in the elderly is:

New personality research by Gottlieb and Rooney (2004)suggests that caregivers of people with dementia maintain high levels of functioning if caregivers have a high level of:

Lifespan research shows that the ratio of attempted to completed suicides is smallest among

In individuals with Alzheimer's disease, the first area(s)of the brain typically affected by atrophy include:

Edna's husband of 45 years died two years ago. Since then, she has felt empty and like there's no reason to live. She cries often and easily, and generally feels poorly. What is her most likely DSM-5 diagnosis?

Compared to young adults, older adults attempt suicide ____________ and commit suicide ____________.

Which of the following is most common in the elderly?

Life review, a psychotherapeutic approach reflecting the influence of _____________, has been shown to be __________________________ in the elderly, according to a study by Bohlmeijer and colleagues (2003).

In cross-al research on aging:

Among the most established interventions for depression in older adults is:

People tend to become more alike as they get older.