Question 1

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 2

What is the main difference between pseudo-dementia and dementia genuine cognitive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Pseudo-dementia has an earlier onset,while dementia develops later. 
B) Pseudo-dementia involves loss of cognitive functioning,whereas neurocognitive impairment refers to the loss of one's normal personality. 
C) Pseudo-dementia involves a decrease in the individual's capacity to care for him or herself,while neurocognitive impairment usually does not. 
D) The loss of cognitive functioning in a neurocognitive disorder is reversible. 
E) The loss of cognitive functioning in pseudo-dementia is generally not degenerative. 
A) Pseudo-dementia has an earlier onset,while dementia develops later. 
B) Pseudo-dementia involves loss of cognitive functioning,whereas neurocognitive impairment refers to the loss of one's normal personality. 
C) Pseudo-dementia involves a decrease in the individual's capacity to care for him or herself,while neurocognitive impairment usually does not. 
D) The loss of cognitive functioning in a neurocognitive disorder is reversible. 
E) The loss of cognitive functioning in pseudo-dementia is generally not degenerative.

Question 3

The notion that we become focused on short term and emotionally meaningful matters when we perceive time as limited is most consistent with social-emotional selectivity theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Question 5

Which of the following statements about suicide and older Canadians is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Older Canadian women were around 6 times more likely to commit suicide than older Canadian men. 
B) Suicide attempts are more common among young Canadians,but attempts by older Canadians are more successful. 
C) Older Canadian women were more likely to attempt drug overdose than any other group. 
D) Older Canadian men were around 3 times more likely to commit suicide than older Canadian women. 
E) Older Canadians are less likely than younger Canadians to commit suicide. 
A) Older Canadian women were around 6 times more likely to commit suicide than older Canadian men. 
B) Suicide attempts are more common among young Canadians,but attempts by older Canadians are more successful. 
C) Older Canadian women were more likely to attempt drug overdose than any other group. 
D) Older Canadian men were around 3 times more likely to commit suicide than older Canadian women. 
E) Older Canadians are less likely than younger Canadians to commit suicide.

Question 6

Cortical cognitive impairment primarily attack,whereas subcortical cognitive primarily attack.

Accepted Answer

A) the occipital lobes; the frontal lobes 
B) the cerebellum; the cerebral cortex 
C) white matter; grey matter 
D) brainstem areas; the cerebral cortex 
E) grey matter; white matter 
A) the occipital lobes; the frontal lobes 
B) the cerebellum; the cerebral cortex 
C) white matter; grey matter 
D) brainstem areas; the cerebral cortex 
E) grey matter; white matter

Question 7

Compare and contrast neurocognitive disorders,pseudo-dementia,cortical and subcortical degeneration.Use examples.

Accepted Answer

Neurocognitive disorder is the most comm

Question 8

Major depressive disorder is four times as common among younger adults than older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

In many nursing homes,older individuals play games such as bingo,or get involved in sing-alongs.According to the selective optimization/compensation view,low stress activities such as these are believed to

Accepted Answer

A) keep older people from becoming upset and withdrawn. 
B) keep older people active. 
C) ensure that older people with disorders such as Alzheimer's remain active. 
D) help sharpen memory skills. 
E) allow older people to socialize. 
A) keep older people from becoming upset and withdrawn. 
B) keep older people active. 
C) ensure that older people with disorders such as Alzheimer's remain active. 
D) help sharpen memory skills. 
E) allow older people to socialize.

Question 11

Freud stressed the importance of psychotherapy with older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sleep-wake 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 13

In Canada,the age group that will grow the most will be the

Accepted Answer

A) over-65 population. 
B) over-80 population. 
C) over-55 population. 
D) over-35 population. 
E) over-45 population. 
A) over-65 population. 
B) over-80 population. 
C) over-55 population. 
D) over-35 population. 
E) over-45 population.

Question 14

What is an important first step when treating insomnia disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine what stage of sleep is most frequently lost due to the insomnia. 
B) Determine whether the sleep problems are due to stressful life events before treating them with drugs. 
C) Ensure that patients are not taking another drug that will contra-indicate the effects of the sedative. 
D) Determine whether the symptoms are being caused by another drug or disorder. 
E) Ensure that the sedatives/hypnotics are the proper dosage,especially for older adults. 
A) Determine what stage of sleep is most frequently lost due to the insomnia. 
B) Determine whether the sleep problems are due to stressful life events before treating them with drugs. 
C) Ensure that patients are not taking another drug that will contra-indicate the effects of the sedative. 
D) Determine whether the symptoms are being caused by another drug or disorder. 
E) Ensure that the sedatives/hypnotics are the proper dosage,especially for older adults.

Question 15

Who is most likely to commit suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) an unmarried man from Canada 
B) a widowed elderly man from the U.S. 
C) a married elderly woman from the U.S. 
D) a married senior from Canada 
E) a widowed elderly man from Canada 
A) an unmarried man from Canada 
B) a widowed elderly man from the U.S. 
C) a married elderly woman from the U.S. 
D) a married senior from Canada 
E) a widowed elderly man from Canada

Question 16

Oftentimes,losses of physical functioning,retirement,or death of loved ones will increase the likelihood that an individual will develop a mental disorder because

Accepted Answer

A) the individual finds it difficult to cope with several losses. 
B) the individual becomes depressed and disheartened. 
C) he or she does not go for counseling when it is needed. 
D) these are known risk factors of mental disorders in the aging population. 
E) he or she lacks support from family and friends. 
A) the individual finds it difficult to cope with several losses. 
B) the individual becomes depressed and disheartened. 
C) he or she does not go for counseling when it is needed. 
D) these are known risk factors of mental disorders in the aging population. 
E) he or she lacks support from family and friends.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

Which of the following problems is common when attempting to diagnose anxiety disorders in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with substance abuse. 
B) Older adults often over-report anxiety symptoms. 
C) Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with personality disorders. 
D) Most of the scales used to measure symptoms of anxiety have been validated only with younger adults. 
E) The DSM-5 does not recognize anxiety in older populations. 
A) Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with substance abuse. 
B) Older adults often over-report anxiety symptoms. 
C) Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with personality disorders. 
D) Most of the scales used to measure symptoms of anxiety have been validated only with younger adults. 
E) The DSM-5 does not recognize anxiety in older populations.

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

What is the main difference between pseudo-dementia and dementia genuine cognitive disorder?

The notion that we become focused on short term and emotionally meaningful matters when we perceive time as limited is most consistent with social-emotional selectivity theory.

Which of the following statements about suicide and older Canadians is TRUE?

Cortical cognitive impairment primarily attack,whereas subcortical cognitive primarily attack.

Compare and contrast neurocognitive disorders,pseudo-dementia,cortical and subcortical degeneration.Use examples.

Major depressive disorder is four times as common among younger adults than older adults.

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

In many nursing homes,older individuals play games such as bingo,or get involved in sing-alongs.According to the selective optimization/compensation view,low stress activities such as these are believed to

Freud stressed the importance of psychotherapy with older adults.

Sleep-wake patterns often change in older adults.All of the following are considered changes EXCEPT

In Canada,the age group that will grow the most will be the

What is an important first step when treating insomnia disorder?

Who is most likely to commit suicide?

Oftentimes,losses of physical functioning,retirement,or death of loved ones will increase the likelihood that an individual will develop a mental disorder because

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

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

Which of the following problems is common when attempting to diagnose anxiety disorders in older adults?

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

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental 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: Aging and Mental Health

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

What is the main difference between pseudo-dementia and dementia genuine cognitive disorder?

The notion that we become focused on short term and emotionally meaningful matters when we perceive time as limited is most consistent with social-emotional selectivity theory.

Which of the following statements about suicide and older Canadians is TRUE?

Cortical cognitive impairment primarily attack,whereas subcortical cognitive primarily attack.

Compare and contrast neurocognitive disorders,pseudo-dementia,cortical and subcortical degeneration.Use examples.

Major depressive disorder is four times as common among younger adults than older adults.

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

In many nursing homes,older individuals play games such as bingo,or get involved in sing-alongs.According to the selective optimization/compensation view,low stress activities such as these are believed to

Freud stressed the importance of psychotherapy with older adults.

Sleep-wake patterns often change in older adults.All of the following are considered changes EXCEPT

In Canada,the age group that will grow the most will be the

What is an important first step when treating insomnia disorder?

Who is most likely to commit suicide?

Oftentimes,losses of physical functioning,retirement,or death of loved ones will increase the likelihood that an individual will develop a mental disorder because

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

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

Which of the following problems is common when attempting to diagnose anxiety disorders in older adults?

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

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters