Question 1

One of the problems that may be encountered in cognitive behavioral interventions is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals have too many problems 
B)  The person isn't verbal 
C)  The person is depressed 
D)  The person is from a different culture than the social worker 
A)  Individuals have too many problems 
B)  The person isn't verbal 
C)  The person is depressed 
D)  The person is from a different culture than the social worker B

Question 2

What are the reasons that adults born before 1945 might be reluctant to engage in mental health services?

Accepted Answer

People born before 1945 are part of a cohort that lived when mental health services were limited to those who were severely disordered. They may believe that depression or anxiety result from flaws in character. The attitudes of health care providers may also communicate a feeling that therapeutic interventions are ineffective for older adults. This supports a stereotype that older adults can't learn new skills and can't change.

Question 3

Medications for the treatment of depression are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Often not prescribed as the physician assumes depression is a normal part of paging 
B)  Not prescribed because the person doesn't complain 
C)  Never prescribed if the person is trying "talk" therapy 
D)  Often used in conjunction with interventions like CBT 
A)  Often not prescribed as the physician assumes depression is a normal part of paging 
B)  Not prescribed because the person doesn't complain 
C)  Never prescribed if the person is trying "talk" therapy 
D)  Often used in conjunction with interventions like CBT D

Question 4

What is the importance of developing rapport with an older adult before an intervention?

Accepted Answer

Just as in any social work intervention

Question 5

Distinguish between reminiscence groups and the life review? 
What is the purpose of each?

Accepted Answer

Reminiscence groups are intended to stim

Question 6

Behavioral management for advanced dementia includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  ECT 
B)  Restraints 
C)  Cognitive behavioral therapy 
D)  Validation therapy 
A)  ECT 
B)  Restraints 
C)  Cognitive behavioral therapy 
D)  Validation therapy

Question 7

Describe how recreational groups might be therapeutic?

Accepted Answer

Recreational groups can be therapeutic w

Question 8

Describe cognitive behavioral interventions and the attributes of a person most likely to benefit. When would it be a less effective choice of interventions?

Accepted Answer

CBT intervention is the attempt to ident

Question 9

A social worker may want to meet with a person before a therapeutic reminiscence:

Accepted Answer

A)  To identify aspects of each phase of life 
B)  To warn the person that sad feelings may be triggered in the process 
C)  To teach them how thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected 
D)  To suggest seeing the person's physician for medication in case the intervention makes them anxious. 
A)  To identify aspects of each phase of life 
B)  To warn the person that sad feelings may be triggered in the process 
C)  To teach them how thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected 
D)  To suggest seeing the person's physician for medication in case the intervention makes them anxious.

Question 10

CBT is most effective with adults:

Accepted Answer

A)  Who are verbal and willing to disclose 
B)  Who are mildly depressed or anxious 
C)  Who lack other resources for longer term talk therapies 
D)  Who were born before 1945 
A)  Who are verbal and willing to disclose 
B)  Who are mildly depressed or anxious 
C)  Who lack other resources for longer term talk therapies 
D)  Who were born before 1945

Question 11

Describe the basis for Simulated Presence Therapy and the use of SPT with people with dementia.

Accepted Answer

The basis for Simulated presence therapy

Question 12

Why don't People of Color seek treatment as often as White people?

Accepted Answer

People of color only seek treatment 1/2

Question 13

What are the reasons physicians don't refer older adults for mental health services?

Accepted Answer

A)  They often prescribe anti-depressants 
B)  They don't think it is effective for older adults 
C)  They don't think older adults have mental health concerns 
D)  They don't know where to refer older adults. 
A)  They often prescribe anti-depressants 
B)  They don't think it is effective for older adults 
C)  They don't think older adults have mental health concerns 
D)  They don't know where to refer older adults.

Question 14

An important goal of the therapeutic process is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus attention on the deficits in a person's mental structures 
B)  Help them fill the void of loss by activity in social situations 
C)  Urge people to express their feelings about loss 
D)  Identify the strengths the person brings to the intervention process 
A)  Focus attention on the deficits in a person's mental structures 
B)  Help them fill the void of loss by activity in social situations 
C)  Urge people to express their feelings about loss 
D)  Identify the strengths the person brings to the intervention process

Question 15

How can groups re-motivate older adults to engage in life?

Accepted Answer

Remotivation groups are intended to reki

Question 16

It is important for social workers to understand prescription drugs because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Social workers may prescribe one day 
B)  Social workers can advise clients on what drugs to take 
C)  Social workers can observe the side effects of prescribed medication 
D)  Social workers can determine if the patient is taking medication as prescribed. 
A)  Social workers may prescribe one day 
B)  Social workers can advise clients on what drugs to take 
C)  Social workers can observe the side effects of prescribed medication 
D)  Social workers can determine if the patient is taking medication as prescribed.

Question 17

The advantages of group modalities for older adults include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides an opportunity for feedback from other members 
B)  Provides social interaction 
C)  Gives a sense of belonging group members 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Provides an opportunity for feedback from other members 
B)  Provides social interaction 
C)  Gives a sense of belonging group members 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

Describe the validation approach and when it would be a good choice of intervention?

Accepted Answer

The validation therapy approach is a met

Question 19

Name at least three of the values of therapeutic groups for older adults?

Accepted Answer

Some of the value of groups for older ad

Question 20

Medications to stabilize dementia

Accepted Answer

A)  Can stop the disease 
B)  Can cause loss of appetite 
C)  Can be recommended by a social worker 
D)  Is only prescribed at the end stages of the disease 
A)  Can stop the disease 
B)  Can cause loss of appetite 
C)  Can be recommended by a social worker 
D)  Is only prescribed at the end stages of the disease

One of the problems that may be encountered in cognitive behavioral interventions is:

What are the reasons that adults born before 1945 might be reluctant to engage in mental health services?

Medications for the treatment of depression are:

What is the importance of developing rapport with an older adult before an intervention?

Distinguish between reminiscence groups and the life review? What is the purpose of each?

Behavioral management for advanced dementia includes:

Describe how recreational groups might be therapeutic?

Describe cognitive behavioral interventions and the attributes of a person most likely to benefit. When would it be a less effective choice of interventions?

A social worker may want to meet with a person before a therapeutic reminiscence:

CBT is most effective with adults:

Describe the basis for Simulated Presence Therapy and the use of SPT with people with dementia.

Why don't People of Color seek treatment as often as White people?

What are the reasons physicians don't refer older adults for mental health services?

An important goal of the therapeutic process is:

How can groups re-motivate older adults to engage in life?

It is important for social workers to understand prescription drugs because:

The advantages of group modalities for older adults include:

Describe the validation approach and when it would be a good choice of intervention?

Name at least three of the values of therapeutic groups for older adults?

Medications to stabilize dementia

The Context of Social Work Practice With Older Adults

Biological Changes and the Physical Well-Being of Older Adults

Psychosocial Adjustments to Aging

Conducting a Biopsychosocial Assessment

Differential Assessment and Diagnosis of Cognitive and Emotional Problems of Older Adults

Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Treating Socioemotional Conditions in Older Adults

Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in Older Adults

Social Work Practice in Identifying and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults

The Role of Spirituality in Social Work With Older Adults

Advance Care Planning and End-Of-Life Care for Older Adults

Working With Older Adults Support Systems in Caregiving

Community Programs to Support Aging in Place: Age-Friendly Communities, Transportation, and Housing

Income Programs, Health Insurance, and Support Services for Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities

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Exam 6: Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, and Dementia in Older Adults

One of the problems that may be encountered in cognitive behavioral interventions is:

What are the reasons that adults born before 1945 might be reluctant to engage in mental health services?

Medications for the treatment of depression are:

What is the importance of developing rapport with an older adult before an intervention?

Distinguish between reminiscence groups and the life review? What is the purpose of each?

Behavioral management for advanced dementia includes:

Describe how recreational groups might be therapeutic?

Describe cognitive behavioral interventions and the attributes of a person most likely to benefit. When would it be a less effective choice of interventions?

A social worker may want to meet with a person before a therapeutic reminiscence:

CBT is most effective with adults:

Describe the basis for Simulated Presence Therapy and the use of SPT with people with dementia.

Why don't People of Color seek treatment as often as White people?

What are the reasons physicians don't refer older adults for mental health services?

An important goal of the therapeutic process is:

How can groups re-motivate older adults to engage in life?

It is important for social workers to understand prescription drugs because:

The advantages of group modalities for older adults include:

Describe the validation approach and when it would be a good choice of intervention?

Name at least three of the values of therapeutic groups for older adults?

Medications to stabilize dementia

The Context of Social Work Practice With Older Adults

Biological Changes and the Physical Well-Being of Older Adults

Psychosocial Adjustments to Aging

Conducting a Biopsychosocial Assessment

Differential Assessment and Diagnosis of Cognitive and Emotional Problems of Older Adults

Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Treating Socioemotional Conditions in Older Adults

Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in Older Adults

Social Work Practice in Identifying and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults

The Role of Spirituality in Social Work With Older Adults

Advance Care Planning and End-Of-Life Care for Older Adults

Working With Older Adults Support Systems in Caregiving

Community Programs to Support Aging in Place: Age-Friendly Communities, Transportation, and Housing

Income Programs, Health Insurance, and Support Services for Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities

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