Question 1

Describe the hypothesized etiology of Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

The etiology of Alzheimer's disease is c

Question 2

Increased pathology is part of the normal aging process and must be accepted as inevitable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 depressive 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 depressive disorder and could benefit from treatment.

Question 4

Whereas delirium refers to,neurocognitive disorder 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 5

Fortunately,older clients are likely to be better served by the next generation of therapists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following reasons for choosing non-pharmacological treatments is NOT supported by clinical observations or research?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased renal clearance in older persons can increase drug tolerance 
B) Polypharmacy is an issue for many older persons 
C) Older people actually prefer psychotherapy for treatment of depression 
D) Drug interactions can have unknown and dangerous consequences for older persons 
E) ECT often has undesirable side effects 
A) Increased renal clearance in older persons can increase drug tolerance 
B) Polypharmacy is an issue for many older persons 
C) Older people actually prefer psychotherapy for treatment of depression 
D) Drug interactions can have unknown and dangerous consequences for older persons 
E) ECT often has undesirable side effects

Question 7

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 8

The diathesis-stress model can be applied when there are two psycho-social factors: the loss of the death of a loved one (as diathesis)and being laid off from work (as stressor),triggering the emergence of mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The treatment of choice for elderly patients suffering from psychotic disorders is

Accepted Answer

A) neuroleptics. 
B) psychoanalysis. 
C) psychological treatment. 
D) institutionalization. 
E) psychosurgery. 
A) neuroleptics. 
B) psychoanalysis. 
C) psychological treatment. 
D) institutionalization. 
E) psychosurgery.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

There is an assumption that older people

Question 11

Briefly describe and refute some of the common myths associated with mental disorders in older adults.

Accepted Answer

Many common myths exist regarding mental

Question 12

Which of the following provides one reasonable explanation as to why the percentage of older individuals has increased and will likely continue to increase over time?

Accepted Answer

A) higher levels of education 
B) effective medications that slow the aging process 
C) more support from younger generations 
D) substantial drop in new births 
E) an increase in natural,anti-aging products 
A) higher levels of education 
B) effective medications that slow the aging process 
C) more support from younger generations 
D) substantial drop in new births 
E) an increase in natural,anti-aging products

Question 13

Two-thirds of all neurocognitive disorders found in older adults is due to Pick's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lewy body disease differs from AD and vascular disease in thatis/are present.

Accepted Answer

A) a dissociative disorder 
B) recurrent well-formed hallucinations 
C) delusions of persecution 
D) aggressive behaviour 
E) personality disorders 
A) a dissociative disorder 
B) recurrent well-formed hallucinations 
C) delusions of persecution 
D) aggressive behaviour 
E) personality disorders

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss common treatments used for older adults suffering from depressive disorders.

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder and persistent

Question 17

An excessive fear of eating out in public or speaking in public is indicative of
,while fear of a specific object or situation indicates that the individual is suffering.

Accepted Answer

A) social anxiety disorder; GAD 
B) specific phobia; social anxiety disorder 
C) specific phobia; GAD 
D) public anxiety; private anxiety 
E) social anxiety disorder; specific phobia 
A) social anxiety disorder; GAD 
B) specific phobia; social anxiety disorder 
C) specific phobia; GAD 
D) public anxiety; private anxiety 
E) social anxiety disorder; specific phobia

Question 18

The primary sleep problems experienced by older adults include feeling tired during the day,awakening often during the night,and waking up too early in the morning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Treatment of Alzheimer's disease with drugs results in

Accepted Answer

A) slowing,but not stopping the disease. 
B) reducing the wandering behaviour but not the forgetfulness. 
C) a reversal of the symptoms. 
D) halting the progression of the disease. 
E) reducing mild cognitive impairment but not the physical complications. 
A) slowing,but not stopping the disease. 
B) reducing the wandering behaviour but not the forgetfulness. 
C) a reversal of the symptoms. 
D) halting the progression of the disease. 
E) reducing mild cognitive impairment but not the physical complications.

Question 20

Depressive disorders areamong older adults than younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) less common 
B) more or less common,depending on the type of disorder 
C) equally prevalent 
D) more common 
E) ten times more common 
A) less common 
B) more or less common,depending on the type of disorder 
C) equally prevalent 
D) more common 
E) ten times more common

Describe the hypothesized etiology of Alzheimer's disease.

Increased pathology is part of the normal aging process and must be accepted as inevitable.

Whereas delirium refers to,neurocognitive disorder refers to

Fortunately,older clients are likely to be better served by the next generation of therapists.

Which of the following reasons for choosing non-pharmacological treatments is NOT supported by clinical observations or research?

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

The diathesis-stress model can be applied when there are two psycho-social factors: the loss of the death of a loved one (as diathesis)and being laid off from work (as stressor),triggering the emergence of mental disorder.

The treatment of choice for elderly patients suffering from psychotic disorders is

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

Briefly describe and refute some of the common myths associated with mental disorders in older adults.

Which of the following provides one reasonable explanation as to why the percentage of older individuals has increased and will likely continue to increase over time?

Two-thirds of all neurocognitive disorders found in older adults is due to Pick's disease.

Lewy body disease differs from AD and vascular disease in thatis/are present.

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

Discuss common treatments used for older adults suffering from depressive disorders.

An excessive fear of eating out in public or speaking in public is indicative of ,while fear of a specific object or situation indicates that the individual is suffering.

The primary sleep problems experienced by older adults include feeling tired during the day,awakening often during the night,and waking up too early in the morning.

Treatment of Alzheimer's disease with drugs results in

Depressive disorders areamong older adults than younger 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

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Exam 16: Aging and Mental Health

Describe the hypothesized etiology of Alzheimer's disease.

Increased pathology is part of the normal aging process and must be accepted as inevitable.

Whereas delirium refers to,neurocognitive disorder refers to

Fortunately,older clients are likely to be better served by the next generation of therapists.

Which of the following reasons for choosing non-pharmacological treatments is NOT supported by clinical observations or research?

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

The diathesis-stress model can be applied when there are two psycho-social factors: the loss of the death of a loved one (as diathesis)and being laid off from work (as stressor),triggering the emergence of mental disorder.

The treatment of choice for elderly patients suffering from psychotic disorders is

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

Briefly describe and refute some of the common myths associated with mental disorders in older adults.

Which of the following provides one reasonable explanation as to why the percentage of older individuals has increased and will likely continue to increase over time?

Two-thirds of all neurocognitive disorders found in older adults is due to Pick's disease.

Lewy body disease differs from AD and vascular disease in thatis/are present.

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

Discuss common treatments used for older adults suffering from depressive disorders.

An excessive fear of eating out in public or speaking in public is indicative of ,while fear of a specific object or situation indicates that the individual is suffering.

The primary sleep problems experienced by older adults include feeling tired during the day,awakening often during the night,and waking up too early in the morning.

Treatment of Alzheimer's disease with drugs results in

Depressive disorders areamong older adults than younger 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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