Question 1

Schizophrenic patients who live in nursing homes or are hospitalized experience more psychotic symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Reasons why older adults do not seek mental health treatment include

Accepted Answer

A)  family members do not feel it is necessary, a preference for medical professionals over mental health professionals, and insurance will not cover psychiatric services. 
B)  distrust of the mental health profession, chronic illnesses and physical disabilities, and lack of encouragement from medical professionals. 
C)  others will think they are "crazy," lack of sufficient resources, and inability to drive to the clinician's office. 
D)  increased caregiver responsibilities, family members do not feel it is necessary, and distrust of the mental health profession. 
A)  family members do not feel it is necessary, a preference for medical professionals over mental health professionals, and insurance will not cover psychiatric services. 
B)  distrust of the mental health profession, chronic illnesses and physical disabilities, and lack of encouragement from medical professionals. 
C)  others will think they are "crazy," lack of sufficient resources, and inability to drive to the clinician's office. 
D)  increased caregiver responsibilities, family members do not feel it is necessary, and distrust of the mental health profession.

Question 3

According to the text, which two psychological disorders are most common among older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phobias and PTSD 
B)  Substance abuse and PTSD 
C)  Depression and anxiety 
D)  Dementia and psychosis 
A)  Phobias and PTSD 
B)  Substance abuse and PTSD 
C)  Depression and anxiety 
D)  Dementia and psychosis

Question 4

Regarding the relationship between depression and race/ethnicity among the Canadian elderly, research shows:

Accepted Answer

A)  little is known. 
B)  it is an area of immense focus. 
C)  Men have higher prevalence rates than do women. 
D)  Caucasian men suffer from depression more than immigrants. 
A)  little is known. 
B)  it is an area of immense focus. 
C)  Men have higher prevalence rates than do women. 
D)  Caucasian men suffer from depression more than immigrants.

Question 5

The most well-established risk factors for developing neurocognitive disorders are age, family history, and genetic factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

More men are diagnosed with late-onset schizophrenia while more women are diagnosed at an earlier age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In psychosis that occurs with Alzheimer's disease, visual hallucinations are more common than auditory hallucinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Treatment for risky/problematic drinking in older adults is aimed at

Accepted Answer

A)  prevention and early intervention. 
B)  detoxification and relapse prevention. 
C)  social skills training and daily living activities. 
D)  withdrawal safety and early intervention. 
A)  prevention and early intervention. 
B)  detoxification and relapse prevention. 
C)  social skills training and daily living activities. 
D)  withdrawal safety and early intervention.

Question 9

Herman is an 82-year-old man who enjoys volunteering at his church, dancing with his wife of 59 years, and gardening. Six weeks ago, Herman suffered a major stroke. Physically, it left him partially paralyzed on his left side. Mentally, it resulted in severe memory impairments and his speech is severely garbled to the point that others cannot understand him. He has not shown any improvement in his symptoms despite weeks of therapy. Given this information, Herman would most likely be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  neurocognitive disorder not otherwise specified. 
B)  substance/medication-induced major or minor neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  major or mild vascular neurocognitive disorder. 
D)  delirium. 
A)  neurocognitive disorder not otherwise specified. 
B)  substance/medication-induced major or minor neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  major or mild vascular neurocognitive disorder. 
D)  delirium.

Question 10

Which statement is True concerning the development of bipolar disorder among older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  The late-life development of bipolar disorder is relatively common. 
B)  When bipolar disorder develops late in life, there is usually no history of major depression or mania earlier in life. 
C)  Medical rather than genetic factors are usually associated with the late-life onset of bipolar disorder. 
D)  When bipolar disorder develops late in life, the intervals between the manic and depressive episodes tend to be fairly long. 
A)  The late-life development of bipolar disorder is relatively common. 
B)  When bipolar disorder develops late in life, there is usually no history of major depression or mania earlier in life. 
C)  Medical rather than genetic factors are usually associated with the late-life onset of bipolar disorder. 
D)  When bipolar disorder develops late in life, the intervals between the manic and depressive episodes tend to be fairly long.

Question 11

Explain the possible reasons why women may develop late-onset schizophrenia at a much later age than men.

Accepted Answer

Neuroendocrine changes, greater longevit

Question 12

In Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment, discussed in the Examining the Evidence section of the text, cognitive complaints center on

Accepted Answer

A)  memory impairments. 
B)  language disturbances. 
C)  a failure to recognize or identify objects. 
D)  disturbances in executive functioning. 
A)  memory impairments. 
B)  language disturbances. 
C)  a failure to recognize or identify objects. 
D)  disturbances in executive functioning.

Question 13

Treatment of depression in older adults should always begin with

Accepted Answer

A)  medication therapy. 
B)  a complete physical examination. 
C)  psychological treatments, such as CBT. 
D)  inpatient hospitalization. 
A)  medication therapy. 
B)  a complete physical examination. 
C)  psychological treatments, such as CBT. 
D)  inpatient hospitalization.

Question 14

For older adults, alcohol is the most commonly abused substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____________ is the tendency to attribute a multitude of problems to advancing age.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adultism 
B)  Ageism 
C)  Geropsychology 
D)  Chronocentrism 
A)  Adultism 
B)  Ageism 
C)  Geropsychology 
D)  Chronocentrism

Question 16

The incidence of late-life depression is _____ correlated with the incidence of major neurocognitive disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  negatively 
B)  not 
C)  minimally 
D)  positively 
A)  negatively 
B)  not 
C)  minimally 
D)  positively

Question 17

In most older adults with schizophrenia, the disorder begins

Accepted Answer

A)  in adolescence. 
B)  in young adulthood. 
C)  in middle age. 
D)  after the age of 65. 
A)  in adolescence. 
B)  in young adulthood. 
C)  in middle age. 
D)  after the age of 65.

Question 18

Alzheimer's disease involves twisted fibers in neurons. These are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular plaques. 
B)  neurofibrillary tangles. 
C)  cerebral senile plaques. 
D)  neurocognitive tangles. 
A)  vascular plaques. 
B)  neurofibrillary tangles. 
C)  cerebral senile plaques. 
D)  neurocognitive tangles.

Question 19

Treatment of depression in older adults should always start with a medical examination to rule out any medical causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In many cases, late-life depression simply reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive decline. 
B)  a secondary complication from medical issues. 
C)  recurrence of an earlier episode. 
D)  Neurological impairment. 
A)  cognitive decline. 
B)  a secondary complication from medical issues. 
C)  recurrence of an earlier episode. 
D)  Neurological impairment.

Schizophrenic patients who live in nursing homes or are hospitalized experience more psychotic symptoms.

Reasons why older adults do not seek mental health treatment include

According to the text, which two psychological disorders are most common among older adults?

Regarding the relationship between depression and race/ethnicity among the Canadian elderly, research shows:

The most well-established risk factors for developing neurocognitive disorders are age, family history, and genetic factors.

More men are diagnosed with late-onset schizophrenia while more women are diagnosed at an earlier age.

In psychosis that occurs with Alzheimer's disease, visual hallucinations are more common than auditory hallucinations.

Treatment for risky/problematic drinking in older adults is aimed at

Which statement is True concerning the development of bipolar disorder among older adults?

Explain the possible reasons why women may develop late-onset schizophrenia at a much later age than men.

In Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment, discussed in the Examining the Evidence section of the text, cognitive complaints center on

Treatment of depression in older adults should always begin with

For older adults, alcohol is the most commonly abused substance.

____________ is the tendency to attribute a multitude of problems to advancing age.

The incidence of late-life depression is _____ correlated with the incidence of major neurocognitive disorders.

In most older adults with schizophrenia, the disorder begins

Alzheimer's disease involves twisted fibers in neurons. These are called:

Treatment of depression in older adults should always start with a medical examination to rule out any medical causes.

In many cases, late-life depression simply reflects:

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Exam 13: Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Schizophrenic patients who live in nursing homes or are hospitalized experience more psychotic symptoms.

Reasons why older adults do not seek mental health treatment include

According to the text, which two psychological disorders are most common among older adults?

Regarding the relationship between depression and race/ethnicity among the Canadian elderly, research shows:

The most well-established risk factors for developing neurocognitive disorders are age, family history, and genetic factors.

More men are diagnosed with late-onset schizophrenia while more women are diagnosed at an earlier age.

In psychosis that occurs with Alzheimer's disease, visual hallucinations are more common than auditory hallucinations.

Treatment for risky/problematic drinking in older adults is aimed at

Which statement is True concerning the development of bipolar disorder among older adults?

Explain the possible reasons why women may develop late-onset schizophrenia at a much later age than men.

In Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment, discussed in the Examining the Evidence section of the text, cognitive complaints center on

Treatment of depression in older adults should always begin with

For older adults, alcohol is the most commonly abused substance.

____________ is the tendency to attribute a multitude of problems to advancing age.

The incidence of late-life depression is _____ correlated with the incidence of major neurocognitive disorders.

In most older adults with schizophrenia, the disorder begins

Alzheimer's disease involves twisted fibers in neurons. These are called:

Treatment of depression in older adults should always start with a medical examination to rule out any medical causes.

In many cases, late-life depression simply reflects:

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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