Question 1

Men are more likely to suffer from delirium than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Contrary to popular belief, many of the psychological disorders faced by older people are the same ones that affect younger people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The prevalence of delirium among older hospitalized patients ranges from ____ to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1% to 4% 
B)  5% to 12% 
C)  14% to 56% 
D)  60% to 79% 
A)  1% to 4% 
B)  5% to 12% 
C)  14% to 56% 
D)  60% to 79%

Question 4

When given a choice, older adults often prefer ____________ for the treatment of their anxiety symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  medication 
B)  religious/spiritual counselling 
C)  psychosocial treatment 
D)  peer support 
A)  medication 
B)  religious/spiritual counselling 
C)  psychosocial treatment 
D)  peer support

Question 5

Older adults tend to focus on psychological symptoms of distress rather than on physical symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In what way may hormonal factors influence the late onset of schizophrenia in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen may prevent psychotic symptoms before menopause. 
B)  Progesterone may prevent psychotic symptoms before menopause. 
C)  Hormonal imbalance may cause psychotic symptoms to appear in later life. 
D)  Sex hormones are unrelated to schizophrenic symptoms. 
A)  Estrogen may prevent psychotic symptoms before menopause. 
B)  Progesterone may prevent psychotic symptoms before menopause. 
C)  Hormonal imbalance may cause psychotic symptoms to appear in later life. 
D)  Sex hormones are unrelated to schizophrenic symptoms.

Question 7

The psychological treatment that includes direct feedback about problematic drinking, advice about reducing alcohol consumption, and educational resources is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioural therapy. 
B)  brief alcohol counselling. 
C)  acceptance and commitment therapy. 
D)  extended alcohol counselling. 
A)  cognitive-behavioural therapy. 
B)  brief alcohol counselling. 
C)  acceptance and commitment therapy. 
D)  extended alcohol counselling.

Question 8

When anxiety and depression coexist in older adults, research suggests that early treatment of anxiety symptoms may, in some cases, prevent the development of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Medical problems are more common as people age. What issue does this raise for physicians and therapists who care for aging patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical ailments must be cured before psychological difficulties can be assessed. 
B)  Many medical diseases and treatments create symptoms that mimic psychological disorders. 
C)  Psychological disorders, unless very severe, are less significant for patients than medical problems. 
D)  Treating medical problems often leaves patients with no funds for therapy. 
A)  Medical ailments must be cured before psychological difficulties can be assessed. 
B)  Many medical diseases and treatments create symptoms that mimic psychological disorders. 
C)  Psychological disorders, unless very severe, are less significant for patients than medical problems. 
D)  Treating medical problems often leaves patients with no funds for therapy.

Question 10

____________ is among the MOST commonly abused substance among older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prescription medication 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Over-the-counter medication 
D)  Tobacco 
A)  Prescription medication 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Over-the-counter medication 
D)  Tobacco

Question 11

Very-late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis develops after the age of 65 and

Accepted Answer

A)  is caused primarily by genetic abnormalities. 
B)  is characterized by more negative symptoms. 
C)  symptoms appear after a person has a stroke, tumor, or other neurodegenerative change. 
D)  there is evidence that as children patients experienced greater rates of maladjustment. 
A)  is caused primarily by genetic abnormalities. 
B)  is characterized by more negative symptoms. 
C)  symptoms appear after a person has a stroke, tumor, or other neurodegenerative change. 
D)  there is evidence that as children patients experienced greater rates of maladjustment.

Question 12

Helen is a 72-year old widow who immigrated to Canada from Poland at the age of 11. About ten years ago, even though she was otherwise healthy, her family began to notice small slips in her memory, which included forgetting people's names and dates as well as repeating herself numerous times during the course of a conversation. Gradually, these slips worsened to the point that Helen would go out for a walk and find herself across town without having any idea how she got there or how to get back home. Worried for her safety, her family placed her in a nursing home three years ago. Since then, Helen's cognitive decline has only worsened. She does not recognize her family and she has lost the ability to speak in English. Helen now relies completely on others for self-care. Given this information, Helen would most likely be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  neurocognitive disorder not otherwise specified. 
B)  vascular neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's Disease 
D)  delirium. 
A)  neurocognitive disorder not otherwise specified. 
B)  vascular neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's Disease 
D)  delirium.

Question 13

Although there is not yet a consistent definition of the term "successful aging," researchers have identified several common themes, including

Accepted Answer

A)  higher level of education, financial security, and limited caregiver role. 
B)  presence of a spouse/significant other, socioeconomic status, and spirituality. 
C)  absence of cognitive impairments, perceived good health and an active lifestyle, and positive social relationships. 
D)  higher level of education, spirituality, and positive social relationships. 
A)  higher level of education, financial security, and limited caregiver role. 
B)  presence of a spouse/significant other, socioeconomic status, and spirituality. 
C)  absence of cognitive impairments, perceived good health and an active lifestyle, and positive social relationships. 
D)  higher level of education, spirituality, and positive social relationships.

Question 14

The medication that is recommended as the first-line pharmacological treatment for older people suffering from anxiety is

Accepted Answer

A)  buspirone. 
B)  beta blockers. 
C)  benzodiazepines. 
D)  antidepressants. 
A)  buspirone. 
B)  beta blockers. 
C)  benzodiazepines. 
D)  antidepressants.

Question 15

Similar to delirium, the cognitive difficulties experienced by patients with neurocognitive disorder are accompanied by changes in consciousness or alertness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Late-onset schizophrenia is:

Accepted Answer

A)  more common among men than women 
B)  more common among women than men 
C)  more common among ethnic groups than Caucasians 
D)  more common among Caucasians than ethnic groups 
A)  more common among men than women 
B)  more common among women than men 
C)  more common among ethnic groups than Caucasians 
D)  more common among Caucasians than ethnic groups

Question 17

Older men use alcohol at ____ the rate of women, and they are as many as ___ times more likely to be problem drinkers.

Accepted Answer

A)  49; 5 times. 
B)  39; 3 times. 
C)  45. 6 times. 
D)  59; 6 times. 
A)  49; 5 times. 
B)  39; 3 times. 
C)  45. 6 times. 
D)  59; 6 times.

Question 18

Although few adults develop bipolar disorder after the age of 65, when it does occur, the intervals between manic and depressive periods are __________ and the episodes are____________ than in younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  longer; shorter 
B)  shorter; shorter 
C)  longer; longer 
D)  shorter; longer 
A)  longer; shorter 
B)  shorter; shorter 
C)  longer; longer 
D)  shorter; longer

Question 19

____________ is caused by strokes, coronary artery disease, or untreated high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Major or minor Vascular neurocognitive disorder 
B)  Substance/medication-induced major or minor neurocognitive disorder 
C)  Neurocognitive disorder not otherwise specified 
D)  Neurocognitive disorder due to other general medical conditions 
A)  Major or minor Vascular neurocognitive disorder 
B)  Substance/medication-induced major or minor neurocognitive disorder 
C)  Neurocognitive disorder not otherwise specified 
D)  Neurocognitive disorder due to other general medical conditions

Question 20

Structurally, the brains of Alzheimer's patients contain excessive amounts of neurofibrillary tangles and plaques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Men are more likely to suffer from delirium than women.

Contrary to popular belief, many of the psychological disorders faced by older people are the same ones that affect younger people.

The prevalence of delirium among older hospitalized patients ranges from to .

When given a choice, older adults often prefer ____________ for the treatment of their anxiety symptoms.

Older adults tend to focus on psychological symptoms of distress rather than on physical symptoms.

In what way may hormonal factors influence the late onset of schizophrenia in women?

The psychological treatment that includes direct feedback about problematic drinking, advice about reducing alcohol consumption, and educational resources is called

When anxiety and depression coexist in older adults, research suggests that early treatment of anxiety symptoms may, in some cases, prevent the development of depression.

Medical problems are more common as people age. What issue does this raise for physicians and therapists who care for aging patients?

____________ is among the MOST commonly abused substance among older adults.

Very-late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis develops after the age of 65 and

Although there is not yet a consistent definition of the term "successful aging," researchers have identified several common themes, including

The medication that is recommended as the first-line pharmacological treatment for older people suffering from anxiety is

Similar to delirium, the cognitive difficulties experienced by patients with neurocognitive disorder are accompanied by changes in consciousness or alertness.

Late-onset schizophrenia is:

Older men use alcohol at __ the rate of women, and they are as many as _ times more likely to be problem drinkers.

Although few adults develop bipolar disorder after the age of 65, when it does occur, the intervals between manic and depressive periods are and the episodes are__ than in younger adults.

____________ is caused by strokes, coronary artery disease, or untreated high blood pressure.

Structurally, the brains of Alzheimer's patients contain excessive amounts of neurofibrillary tangles and plaques.

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Exam 13: Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Men are more likely to suffer from delirium than women.

Contrary to popular belief, many of the psychological disorders faced by older people are the same ones that affect younger people.

The prevalence of delirium among older hospitalized patients ranges from ____ to ____.

When given a choice, older adults often prefer ____________ for the treatment of their anxiety symptoms.

Older adults tend to focus on psychological symptoms of distress rather than on physical symptoms.

In what way may hormonal factors influence the late onset of schizophrenia in women?

The psychological treatment that includes direct feedback about problematic drinking, advice about reducing alcohol consumption, and educational resources is called

When anxiety and depression coexist in older adults, research suggests that early treatment of anxiety symptoms may, in some cases, prevent the development of depression.

Medical problems are more common as people age. What issue does this raise for physicians and therapists who care for aging patients?

____________ is among the MOST commonly abused substance among older adults.

Very-late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis develops after the age of 65 and

Although there is not yet a consistent definition of the term "successful aging," researchers have identified several common themes, including

The medication that is recommended as the first-line pharmacological treatment for older people suffering from anxiety is

Similar to delirium, the cognitive difficulties experienced by patients with neurocognitive disorder are accompanied by changes in consciousness or alertness.

Late-onset schizophrenia is:

Older men use alcohol at ____ the rate of women, and they are as many as ___ times more likely to be problem drinkers.

Although few adults develop bipolar disorder after the age of 65, when it does occur, the intervals between manic and depressive periods are __________ and the episodes are____________ than in younger adults.

____________ is caused by strokes, coronary artery disease, or untreated high blood pressure.

Structurally, the brains of Alzheimer's patients contain excessive amounts of neurofibrillary tangles and plaques.

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Health Psychology

Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues

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The prevalence of delirium among older hospitalized patients ranges from to .

Older men use alcohol at __ the rate of women, and they are as many as _ times more likely to be problem drinkers.

Although few adults develop bipolar disorder after the age of 65, when it does occur, the intervals between manic and depressive periods are and the episodes are__ than in younger adults.