Question 1

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. B

Question 2

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. E

Question 3

What is known about the mental health of caregivers?

Accepted Answer

Relative to non-caregivers,caregivers have poorer perceived mental health and more severe symptoms of depression and anxiety.Caregivers may even be at greater risk of early mortality.Studies have shown that stress affects cognitive functions,and these functions have been shown to be compromised in caregivers.A number of interventions specifically for caregivers are being tested e.g. ,mindfulness-based interventions,and expressive writing/written disclosure.

Question 4

The average course from diagnosis to death for individuals with AD is about 10 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the challenges involved in diagnosis of anxiety disorders in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Accurate diagnosis of anxiety disorders

Question 6

Which of the following findings is consistent with the socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST)?

Accepted Answer

A) Older adults process negative information less deeply than positive information. 
B) Older adults process positive information less deeply than negative information. 
C) Older adults tend to focus more on negative information than younger adults. 
D) Older adults are less likely to respond positively to emotional stimuli. 
E) Older adults are more future-oriented than are younger adults. 
A) Older adults process negative information less deeply than positive information. 
B) Older adults process positive information less deeply than negative information. 
C) Older adults tend to focus more on negative information than younger adults. 
D) Older adults are less likely to respond positively to emotional stimuli. 
E) Older adults are more future-oriented than are younger adults.

Question 7

Freud stressed the importance of psychotherapy with older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Major depressive disorder is four times as common among younger adults than among 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 contrast to early-onset schizophrenia,late-onset schizophrenia is ______ and 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 11

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 most 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 most common psychiatric problems among older adults.

Question 12

Why is it important that mental disorders in older adults be viewed as a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

A) Mental disorders are more common among older adults. 
B) It is far more difficult to diagnose and treat older adults. 
C) Older people are more likely to sink into despair. 
D) Treating mental disorders in older adults is far more difficult than when they occur in younger people. 
E) Mental disorders in older people are not as common as one might expect. 
A) Mental disorders are more common among older adults. 
B) It is far more difficult to diagnose and treat older adults. 
C) Older people are more likely to sink into despair. 
D) Treating mental disorders in older adults is far more difficult than when they occur in younger people. 
E) Mental disorders in older people are not as common as one might expect.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

Older adults with depressive disorders are more likely to be treated with ECT and with drugs than are younger patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Briefly describe socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST).

Accepted Answer

According to this theory,younger people

Question 17

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 emotionally 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 emotionally 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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cortical dementias primarily attack __________,whereas subcortical dementias 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 20

Describe the hypothesized etiology of Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

The etiology of Alzheimer's disease clea

The second most common cause of neurocognitive disorder is

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

What is known about the mental health of caregivers?

The average course from diagnosis to death for individuals with AD is about 10 years.

What are the challenges involved in diagnosis of anxiety disorders in older adults?

Which of the following findings is consistent with the socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST)?

Freud stressed the importance of psychotherapy with older adults.

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

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

In contrast to early-onset schizophrenia,late-onset schizophrenia is and mostly affects ____.

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

Why is it important that mental disorders in older adults be viewed as a cause for concern?

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

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

Older adults with depressive disorders are more likely to be treated with ECT and with drugs than are younger patients.

Briefly describe socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST).

Strength and vulnerability integration theory posits that aging is associated with ability to regulate emotions due to several factors,including .

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

Cortical dementias primarily attack __________,whereas subcortical dementias primarily attack _.

Describe the hypothesized etiology of Alzheimer's disease.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

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

The second most common cause of neurocognitive disorder is

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

What is known about the mental health of caregivers?

The average course from diagnosis to death for individuals with AD is about 10 years.

What are the challenges involved in diagnosis of anxiety disorders in older adults?

Which of the following findings is consistent with the socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST)?

Freud stressed the importance of psychotherapy with older adults.

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

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

In contrast to early-onset schizophrenia,late-onset schizophrenia is ______ and mostly affects __________.

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

Why is it important that mental disorders in older adults be viewed as a cause for concern?

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

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

Older adults with depressive disorders are more likely to be treated with ECT and with drugs than are younger patients.

Briefly describe socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST).

Strength and vulnerability integration theory posits that aging is associated with __________ ability to regulate emotions due to several factors,including __________.

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

Cortical dementias primarily attack __________,whereas subcortical dementias primarily attack _.

Describe the hypothesized etiology of Alzheimer's disease.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

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

In contrast to early-onset schizophrenia,late-onset schizophrenia is and mostly affects ____.

Strength and vulnerability integration theory posits that aging is associated with ability to regulate emotions due to several factors,including .