Question 1

Samuel, age 69, reports taking six prescription drugs, in addition to regularly taking two over-the-counter drugs. Among the elderly, Samuel is:

Accepted Answer

A)  unusual; the average elderly individual takes fewer than half this many drugs. 
B)  unusual; the average elderly individual takes twice this many drugs. 
C)  normal; the average elderly individual takes about this amount of drugs. 
D)  close to normal; the average elderly individual takes somewhat more drugs. 
A)  unusual; the average elderly individual takes fewer than half this many drugs. 
B)  unusual; the average elderly individual takes twice this many drugs. 
C)  normal; the average elderly individual takes about this amount of drugs. 
D)  close to normal; the average elderly individual takes somewhat more drugs.

Question 2

_____ is an inherited progressive disease in which memory problems worsen over time, along with personality changes, mood difficulties, and movement problems such as severe twitching and spasms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  Pick's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease 
A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  Pick's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Question 3

Abnormal beta-amyloid protein activity is to _____, as abnormal tau protein activity is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tangles; plaques 
B)  plaques; tangles 
C)  genes; environment 
D)  environment; genes 
A)  tangles; plaques 
B)  plaques; tangles 
C)  genes; environment 
D)  environment; genes

Question 4

The field of psychology that is dedicated to the mental health of the elderly is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  thanatology. 
B)  alterpsychology. 
C)  developmental psychology. 
D)  geropsychology. 
A)  thanatology. 
B)  alterpsychology. 
C)  developmental psychology. 
D)  geropsychology.

Question 5

Possible reasons for the difference in Alzheimer's disease risk for non-Hispanic white Americans compared with other racial and ethnic groups include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic factors that are linked to Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  differences in general health such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 
C)  differences in exposure to environmental toxins such as lead and zinc. 
D)  stress brought about by language and employment barriers. 
A)  genetic factors that are linked to Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  differences in general health such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 
C)  differences in exposure to environmental toxins such as lead and zinc. 
D)  stress brought about by language and employment barriers.

Question 6

Among the brain areas most important to long-term memory are the _____ lobes and the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal; cerebellum 
B)  temporal; diencephalon 
C)  parietal; diencephalon 
D)  occipital; cerebellum 
A)  frontal; cerebellum 
B)  temporal; diencephalon 
C)  parietal; diencephalon 
D)  occipital; cerebellum

Question 7

A kind of psychotic disorder in which individuals develop beliefs that are false but not bizarre is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A kind of psychotic disorder in which...

Question 8

The elderly face issues of discrimination within our society. What are some sources of discrimination against the elderly?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination against the elderly, ofte

Question 9

A person with Alzheimer's disease shows decreased brain activity in the diencephalon. This decreased activity should be related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  no change in either the function of short-term memory or in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
B)  no change in the function of short-term memory but problems in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
C)  problems in the function of short-term memory but no change in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
D)  problems in both the function of short-term memory and in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
A)  no change in either the function of short-term memory or in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
B)  no change in the function of short-term memory but problems in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
C)  problems in the function of short-term memory but no change in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
D)  problems in both the function of short-term memory and in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories.

Question 10

The part of the brain MOST important for short-term (working) memory is (are) the:

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal lobes. 
B)  temporal lobes. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  amygdala. 
A)  prefrontal lobes. 
B)  temporal lobes. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  amygdala.

Question 11

A person who abuses alcohol often drinks alone, blacks out occasionally, and falls a lot. These characteristics are:

Accepted Answer

A)  more than twice as common in young alcohol abusers as they are in elderly alcohol abusers. 
B)  slightly more common in young alcohol abusers than they are in elderly alcohol abusers. 
C)  slightly more common in elderly alcohol abusers than they are in young alcohol abusers. 
D)  more than twice as common in elderly alcohol abusers as they are in young alcohol abusers. 
A)  more than twice as common in young alcohol abusers as they are in elderly alcohol abusers. 
B)  slightly more common in young alcohol abusers than they are in elderly alcohol abusers. 
C)  slightly more common in elderly alcohol abusers than they are in young alcohol abusers. 
D)  more than twice as common in elderly alcohol abusers as they are in young alcohol abusers.

Question 12

An individual is extremely sad, can't sleep well, and experiences very low, and decreasing, self-esteem. These are features of depression among:

Accepted Answer

A)  both the elderly and the young. 
B)  the elderly, but not the young. 
C)  the young, but not the elderly. 
D)  neither the young nor the elderly 
A)  both the elderly and the young. 
B)  the elderly, but not the young. 
C)  the young, but not the elderly. 
D)  neither the young nor the elderly

Question 13

Pick's disease involves degeneration of the _____ and temporal lobes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pick's disease involves degeneration of the _____...

Question 14

A 65-year-old in very good health typically will experience occasional:

Accepted Answer

A)  neurocognitive disorders. 
B)  memory difficulties. 
C)  delusions. 
D)  hallucinations. 
A)  neurocognitive disorders. 
B)  memory difficulties. 
C)  delusions. 
D)  hallucinations.

Question 15

Which of these approaches to treating Alzheimer's disease is comparable to an approach used to treat schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  day care 
B)  halfway houses 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy 
D)  antipsychotic medication 
A)  day care 
B)  halfway houses 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy 
D)  antipsychotic medication

Question 16

The MOST frequent type of neurocognitive disorder in the elderly is:

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular. 
B)  Parkinson's disease. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. 
A)  vascular. 
B)  Parkinson's disease. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

Question 17

Alzheimer's disease is of increasing concern in our aging society. What treatment would you recommend for those who have Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

As of now, there is no cure for Alzheime

Question 18

If one examined a sample of brain tissue from a person who had died of Alzheimer's disease, it should show:

Accepted Answer

A)  high concentrations of acetylcholine. 
B)  damage caused by lead and zinc poisoning. 
C)  wide gaps between neurons and neuronal connections. 
D)  many senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. 
A)  high concentrations of acetylcholine. 
B)  damage caused by lead and zinc poisoning. 
C)  wide gaps between neurons and neuronal connections. 
D)  many senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.

Question 19

The MOST common mental health complaint of the elderly resulting from a loss of a spouse or friend is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The MOST common mental health complaint of...

Question 20

Statistically speaking, which person is LEAST likely to develop alcohol use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  a man in his 20s who lives with his parents 
B)  a man in his 20s who lives alone 
C)  a man in his 70s who lives in a nursing home 
D)  a man in his 70s who lives in alone 
A)  a man in his 20s who lives with his parents 
B)  a man in his 20s who lives alone 
C)  a man in his 70s who lives in a nursing home 
D)  a man in his 70s who lives in alone

Samuel, age 69, reports taking six prescription drugs, in addition to regularly taking two over-the-counter drugs. Among the elderly, Samuel is:

_____ is an inherited progressive disease in which memory problems worsen over time, along with personality changes, mood difficulties, and movement problems such as severe twitching and spasms.

Abnormal beta-amyloid protein activity is to _, as abnormal tau protein activity is to _.

The field of psychology that is dedicated to the mental health of the elderly is called:

Possible reasons for the difference in Alzheimer's disease risk for non-Hispanic white Americans compared with other racial and ethnic groups include all of the following EXCEPT:

Among the brain areas most important to long-term memory are the _ lobes and the _.

A kind of psychotic disorder in which individuals develop beliefs that are false but not bizarre is called _____.

The elderly face issues of discrimination within our society. What are some sources of discrimination against the elderly?

A person with Alzheimer's disease shows decreased brain activity in the diencephalon. This decreased activity should be related to:

The part of the brain MOST important for short-term (working) memory is (are) the:

A person who abuses alcohol often drinks alone, blacks out occasionally, and falls a lot. These characteristics are:

An individual is extremely sad, can't sleep well, and experiences very low, and decreasing, self-esteem. These are features of depression among:

Pick's disease involves degeneration of the _____ and temporal lobes.

A 65-year-old in very good health typically will experience occasional:

Which of these approaches to treating Alzheimer's disease is comparable to an approach used to treat schizophrenia?

The MOST frequent type of neurocognitive disorder in the elderly is:

Alzheimer's disease is of increasing concern in our aging society. What treatment would you recommend for those who have Alzheimer's disease?

If one examined a sample of brain tissue from a person who had died of Alzheimer's disease, it should show:

The MOST common mental health complaint of the elderly resulting from a loss of a spouse or friend is _____.

Statistically speaking, which person is LEAST likely to develop alcohol use disorder?

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Exam 18: Disorders of Aging and Cognition

Samuel, age 69, reports taking six prescription drugs, in addition to regularly taking two over-the-counter drugs. Among the elderly, Samuel is:

_____ is an inherited progressive disease in which memory problems worsen over time, along with personality changes, mood difficulties, and movement problems such as severe twitching and spasms.

Abnormal beta-amyloid protein activity is to _____, as abnormal tau protein activity is to _____.

The field of psychology that is dedicated to the mental health of the elderly is called:

Possible reasons for the difference in Alzheimer's disease risk for non-Hispanic white Americans compared with other racial and ethnic groups include all of the following EXCEPT:

Among the brain areas most important to long-term memory are the _____ lobes and the _____.

A kind of psychotic disorder in which individuals develop beliefs that are false but not bizarre is called _____.

The elderly face issues of discrimination within our society. What are some sources of discrimination against the elderly?

A person with Alzheimer's disease shows decreased brain activity in the diencephalon. This decreased activity should be related to:

The part of the brain MOST important for short-term (working) memory is (are) the:

A person who abuses alcohol often drinks alone, blacks out occasionally, and falls a lot. These characteristics are:

An individual is extremely sad, can't sleep well, and experiences very low, and decreasing, self-esteem. These are features of depression among:

Pick's disease involves degeneration of the _____ and temporal lobes.

A 65-year-old in very good health typically will experience occasional:

Which of these approaches to treating Alzheimer's disease is comparable to an approach used to treat schizophrenia?

The MOST frequent type of neurocognitive disorder in the elderly is:

Alzheimer's disease is of increasing concern in our aging society. What treatment would you recommend for those who have Alzheimer's disease?

If one examined a sample of brain tissue from a person who had died of Alzheimer's disease, it should show:

The MOST common mental health complaint of the elderly resulting from a loss of a spouse or friend is _____.

Statistically speaking, which person is LEAST likely to develop alcohol use disorder?

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Models of Abnormality

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Disorders of Trauma and Stress

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

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Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Treatments for Schizophrenia and Other Severe Mental Disorders

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Abnormal beta-amyloid protein activity is to _, as abnormal tau protein activity is to _.

Among the brain areas most important to long-term memory are the _ lobes and the _.