Question 1

During the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease,sufferers may show

Accepted Answer

A) difficulty recognizing or naming people or things. 
B) problems with concentration. 
C) total incontinence. 
D) stooped posture. 
E) delusions. 
A) difficulty recognizing or naming people or things. 
B) problems with concentration. 
C) total incontinence. 
D) stooped posture. 
E) delusions.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Delerium in older patients is often misdiagnosed as

Accepted Answer

A) neurocognitive disorder. 
B) delusional disorder. 
C) generalized anxiety disorder. 
D) late-onset schizophrenia. 
E) dissociative identity disorder. 
A) neurocognitive disorder. 
B) delusional disorder. 
C) generalized anxiety disorder. 
D) late-onset schizophrenia. 
E) dissociative identity disorder.

Question 4

Veronica has recently learned that her spouse is suffering from cancer.At this time,Veronica would be moreto 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 5

The diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance or a general medical condition. 
B) Main complaint is difficulty falling or staying asleep,for at least one month. 
C) There is significant distress or impairment in some area of functioning. 
D) Sleep disturbance is frequently accompanied by nightmares which cause nighttime awakening. 
E) The disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of another mental disorder. 
A) The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance or a general medical condition. 
B) Main complaint is difficulty falling or staying asleep,for at least one month. 
C) There is significant distress or impairment in some area of functioning. 
D) Sleep disturbance is frequently accompanied by nightmares which cause nighttime awakening. 
E) The disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of another mental disorder.

Question 6

Why is it generally believed that older people with mental illnesses do not benefit from treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) Older people are more distrustful of psychologists than are younger people. 
B) Older people are viewed by many as "set in their ways" and unable to change. 
C) The types of disorders usually found in older adults are more resistant to treatment. 
D) Mental illnesses are seen as a normal part of aging. 
E) Older people tend not to respond to treatment as well as younger people. 
A) Older people are more distrustful of psychologists than are younger people. 
B) Older people are viewed by many as "set in their ways" and unable to change. 
C) The types of disorders usually found in older adults are more resistant to treatment. 
D) Mental illnesses are seen as a normal part of aging. 
E) Older people tend not to respond to treatment as well as younger people.

Question 7

Older adults are disproportionately underrepresented as users of mental health services for all of the following reasons,except

Accepted Answer

A) Older adults themselves are responsible for not seeking psychological help when they need it. 
B) Mental health professionals may be less willing or able to treat older adults. 
C) Psychologists and psychiatrists prefer to work with younger clients. 
D) Family physicians are less likely to treat older patients and refer them to mental health professionals. 
E) There is an insufficient number of mental health professionals who specialize in older adults. 
A) Older adults themselves are responsible for not seeking psychological help when they need it. 
B) Mental health professionals may be less willing or able to treat older adults. 
C) Psychologists and psychiatrists prefer to work with younger clients. 
D) Family physicians are less likely to treat older patients and refer them to mental health professionals. 
E) There is an insufficient number of mental health professionals who specialize in older adults.

Question 8

Older adults are more likely to respond to positive over negative information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The reason that theoretical frameworks of mental disorder have not typically been extended to older adults could be due to the early thinking of.

Accepted Answer

A) Freud 
B) Erikson 
C) Baltes 
D) Carstensen 
E) Hayflick 
A) Freud 
B) Erikson 
C) Baltes 
D) Carstensen 
E) Hayflick

Question 10

Frontotemporal lobar degeneration is a term used to describe a heterogeneous group of disorders including

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease. 
B) Lewy body disease. 
C) Pick's disease. 
D) primary cognitive impairment. 
E) vascular disease. 
A) Alzheimer's disease. 
B) Lewy body disease. 
C) Pick's disease. 
D) primary cognitive impairment. 
E) vascular disease.

Question 11

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 12

Blockage of the upper airways results inapnea,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 13

The prognosis of vascular disease isthan 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 14

Describe the Strength and Vulnerability Integration (SAVI)Model.

Accepted Answer

The SAVI includes components of SST,name

Question 15

In contrast to early-onset schizophrenia,late-onset schizophrenia isand mostly affects.

Accepted Answer

A) not common; men and women equally 
B) common; men 
C) not common; women 
D) common; women 
E) not common; men 
A) not common; men and women equally 
B) common; men 
C) not common; women 
D) common; women 
E) not common; men

Question 16

Since 1977,suicide rates among all groups of people have been higher in Canada than in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding depressive disorders and older adults is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Both major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder are more prevalent among younger than older adults. 
B) There is a higher prevalence of depressive disorders among older men. 
C) There is a higher prevalence of depressive disorders among older women. 
D) Depressive disorders are easier to treat in older adults. 
E) Major depressive disorder is one of the less common psychiatric problems among older adults. 
A) Both major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder are more prevalent among younger than older adults. 
B) There is a higher prevalence of depressive disorders among older men. 
C) There is a higher prevalence of depressive disorders among older women. 
D) Depressive disorders are easier to treat in older adults. 
E) Major depressive disorder is one of the less common psychiatric problems among older adults.

Question 18

The second most common cause of neurocognitive disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease. 
B) cerebrovascular damage. 
C) Parkinson's. 
D) senility. 
E) alcoholism. 
A) Alzheimer's disease. 
B) cerebrovascular damage. 
C) Parkinson's. 
D) senility. 
E) alcoholism.

Question 19

The brains of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease are characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) less electrical stimulation. 
B) plaques and tangles. 
C) decreased dopamine activity levels. 
D) smaller frontal lobes. 
E) lesions. 
A) less electrical stimulation. 
B) plaques and tangles. 
C) decreased dopamine activity levels. 
D) smaller frontal lobes. 
E) lesions.

Question 20

Delirium can occur at any age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

During the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease,sufferers may show

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

Delerium in older patients is often misdiagnosed as

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

The diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder include all of the following EXCEPT

Why is it generally believed that older people with mental illnesses do not benefit from treatment?

Older adults are disproportionately underrepresented as users of mental health services for all of the following reasons,except

Older adults are more likely to respond to positive over negative information.

The reason that theoretical frameworks of mental disorder have not typically been extended to older adults could be due to the early thinking of.

Frontotemporal lobar degeneration is a term used to describe a heterogeneous group of disorders including

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

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

The prognosis of vascular disease isthan for AD,with a progression.

Describe the Strength and Vulnerability Integration (SAVI)Model.

In contrast to early-onset schizophrenia,late-onset schizophrenia isand mostly affects.

Since 1977,suicide rates among all groups of people have been higher in Canada than in the U.S.

Which of the following statements regarding depressive disorders and older adults is true?

The second most common cause of neurocognitive disorder is

The brains of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease are characterized by

Delirium can occur at any age.

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

During the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease,sufferers may show

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

Delerium in older patients is often misdiagnosed as

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

The diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder include all of the following EXCEPT

Why is it generally believed that older people with mental illnesses do not benefit from treatment?

Older adults are disproportionately underrepresented as users of mental health services for all of the following reasons,except

Older adults are more likely to respond to positive over negative information.

The reason that theoretical frameworks of mental disorder have not typically been extended to older adults could be due to the early thinking of.

Frontotemporal lobar degeneration is a term used to describe a heterogeneous group of disorders including

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

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

The prognosis of vascular disease isthan for AD,with a progression.

Describe the Strength and Vulnerability Integration (SAVI)Model.

In contrast to early-onset schizophrenia,late-onset schizophrenia isand mostly affects.

Since 1977,suicide rates among all groups of people have been higher in Canada than in the U.S.

Which of the following statements regarding depressive disorders and older adults is true?

The second most common cause of neurocognitive disorder is

The brains of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease are characterized by

Delirium can occur at any age.

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