Question 1

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 2

Brain abnormalities associated with Alzheimer's disease include

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive amounts of neurofibrillary tangles and plaques. 
B)  smaller cerebral ventricles than can be accounted for by normal aging. 
C)  blocked blood vessels, which may result in tissue death. 
D)  damage that is confined primarily to the inner layers of brain tissue. 
A)  excessive amounts of neurofibrillary tangles and plaques. 
B)  smaller cerebral ventricles than can be accounted for by normal aging. 
C)  blocked blood vessels, which may result in tissue death. 
D)  damage that is confined primarily to the inner layers of brain tissue.

Question 3

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 4

Depressive disorders among older people occur more often in

Accepted Answer

A)  women than in men. 
B)  Whites and African Americans than among Hispanics. 
C)  men than in women. 
D)  Whites and Hispanics than among African Americans. 
A)  women than in men. 
B)  Whites and African Americans than among Hispanics. 
C)  men than in women. 
D)  Whites and Hispanics than among African Americans.

Question 5

Late-onset alcohol/substance abuse is influenced primarily by genetic factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Alcohol use poses particular hazards for aging people because

Accepted Answer

A)  declining hormones make alcohol harder to digest. 
B)  alcohol's empty calories cause rapid weight gain. 
C)  elderly people who drink are often victims of crime. 
D)  loss of lean body mass decreases the body's ability to metabolize alcohol. 
A)  declining hormones make alcohol harder to digest. 
B)  alcohol's empty calories cause rapid weight gain. 
C)  elderly people who drink are often victims of crime. 
D)  loss of lean body mass decreases the body's ability to metabolize alcohol.

Question 7

Lily is a 71 year-old woman who recently suffered a minor stroke with no permanent physical or cognitive impairments. Within a week after the stroke, Lily who is normally an outgoing and energetic person, started to withdraw from family and friends and lost interest in most of her hobbies. Her movements became extremely sluggish. Lily's family finally insisted that she see her doctor when it became increasingly difficult for her to name objects/people and her speech became less fluent. Given this information, Lily may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudodementia. 
B)  vascular depression. 
C)  vascular dementia. 
D)  multi-infarct dementia. 
A)  pseudodementia. 
B)  vascular depression. 
C)  vascular dementia. 
D)  multi-infarct dementia.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As with the prevalence rates of schizophrenia among younger adults, more ____________ are diagnosed with psychotic disorders later in life.

Accepted Answer

A)  whites 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  Asians 
A)  whites 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  Asians

Question 10

Discuss the etiological differences between older adults with early-onset depression and older adults with late-onset depression.

Accepted Answer

Older adults with early-onset depression

Question 11

Which medication is safe and beneficial for the treatment of alcohol abuse in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Benzodiazepines 
B)  Antidepressants 
C)  Disulfiram 
D)  Naltrexone 
A)  Benzodiazepines 
B)  Antidepressants 
C)  Disulfiram 
D)  Naltrexone

Question 12

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 13

Alzheimer's patients are diagnosed with depression when the symptoms of the depression have been present for at least

Accepted Answer

A)  2 weeks. 
B)  4 weeks. 
C)  3 months. 
D)  6 months. 
A)  2 weeks. 
B)  4 weeks. 
C)  3 months. 
D)  6 months.

Question 14

Very-late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis is generally caused by neurological damage (e.g., a stroke or tumor).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As with depression, treatment for anxiety should always begin with

Accepted Answer

A)  a complete medical evaluation. 
B)  medication therapy. 
C)  an in-depth psychosocial evaluation. 
D)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
A)  a complete medical evaluation. 
B)  medication therapy. 
C)  an in-depth psychosocial evaluation. 
D)  cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Question 16

When the onset of substance abuse occurs later in life, researchers most often find

Accepted Answer

A)  underlying genetic factors that result in the development of the disorder. 
B)  an increased level of stress at home and/or work. 
C)  a history of habitual use and/or risky drinking. 
D)  a previously undiagnosed mental illness. 
A)  underlying genetic factors that result in the development of the disorder. 
B)  an increased level of stress at home and/or work. 
C)  a history of habitual use and/or risky drinking. 
D)  a previously undiagnosed mental illness.

Question 17

Which statement about suicide in older adults is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans over the age of 65 are twice as likely to commit suicide. 
B)  The rates of completed suicide are the same for men and women. 
C)  Most who commit suicide have been to their doctor within a few months of their death. 
D)  Risk factors include depression and anxiety, financial difficulties, and poor medical health. 
A)  Americans over the age of 65 are twice as likely to commit suicide. 
B)  The rates of completed suicide are the same for men and women. 
C)  Most who commit suicide have been to their doctor within a few months of their death. 
D)  Risk factors include depression and anxiety, financial difficulties, and poor medical health.

Question 18

Medical illness can produce depressive disorders unique to older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____________ describes different syndromes characterized by persistent and multiple cognitive difficulties that create significant impairment in social or occupational functioning.

Accepted Answer

A)  Delirium 
B)  Neurocognitive Disorder 
C)  Delirium tremens 
D)  Dissociative identity disorder 
A)  Delirium 
B)  Neurocognitive Disorder 
C)  Delirium tremens 
D)  Dissociative identity disorder

Question 20

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

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

Brain abnormalities associated with Alzheimer's disease include

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.

Depressive disorders among older people occur more often in

Late-onset alcohol/substance abuse is influenced primarily by genetic factors.

Alcohol use poses particular hazards for aging people because

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

As with the prevalence rates of schizophrenia among younger adults, more ____________ are diagnosed with psychotic disorders later in life.

Discuss the etiological differences between older adults with early-onset depression and older adults with late-onset depression.

Which medication is safe and beneficial for the treatment of alcohol abuse in older adults?

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

Alzheimer's patients are diagnosed with depression when the symptoms of the depression have been present for at least

Very-late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis is generally caused by neurological damage (e.g., a stroke or tumor).

As with depression, treatment for anxiety should always begin with

When the onset of substance abuse occurs later in life, researchers most often find

Which statement about suicide in older adults is FALSE?

Medical illness can produce depressive disorders unique to older adults.

____________ describes different syndromes characterized by persistent and multiple cognitive difficulties that create significant impairment in social or occupational functioning.

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

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 Use Disorders

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

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Exam 13: Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

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

Brain abnormalities associated with Alzheimer's disease include

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.

Depressive disorders among older people occur more often in

Late-onset alcohol/substance abuse is influenced primarily by genetic factors.

Alcohol use poses particular hazards for aging people because

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

As with the prevalence rates of schizophrenia among younger adults, more ____________ are diagnosed with psychotic disorders later in life.

Discuss the etiological differences between older adults with early-onset depression and older adults with late-onset depression.

Which medication is safe and beneficial for the treatment of alcohol abuse in older adults?

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

Alzheimer's patients are diagnosed with depression when the symptoms of the depression have been present for at least

Very-late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis is generally caused by neurological damage (e.g., a stroke or tumor).

As with depression, treatment for anxiety should always begin with

When the onset of substance abuse occurs later in life, researchers most often find

Which statement about suicide in older adults is FALSE?

Medical illness can produce depressive disorders unique to older adults.

____________ describes different syndromes characterized by persistent and multiple cognitive difficulties that create significant impairment in social or occupational functioning.

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

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 Use Disorders

Schizophrenia 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 .

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.