Exam 14: Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Protein deposits called amyloids that are deposited between spaces in the cells of the cerebral cortex and other areas of the brain are called ___________.

The subfield of psychology concerned with psychological disorders in late life is known as _________________.

Fifteen percent of people over the age of 65 experience ____________ disorders, often in the form of worry.

Which of the following terms refers to people repeating exactly what they have heard?

In advanced stages of dementia, the repetition of sounds or words over and over is called ___________.

Recent studies on Alzheimer's disease have linked defective genes on all of the following chromosomes, except:

Lucy has a cognitive impairment in which she is experiencing deterioration in language. She often uses vague references to hide her inability to produce names. What is Lucy likely experiencing?

Which of the following would most likely be experienced by an individual with deficits in executive functioning?

All of the following are causes of delirium discussed in the text, except:

Which of the following cognitive disorders is characterized by disorientation, recent memory loss, and a clouding of consciousness?

Memory loss, deterioration in language skills, and failure to recognize objects or people is characterized as _______________.

In an attempt to identify dementia in its early stages, the Clock Test has been used successfully to differentiate between those with and without dementia in people over the age of 65 years. Its Canadian developers believe that clock drawing and setting require which of the following skills, which are often deficient in the early phase of dementia?

Jimmy's disorder affects only his memory. He shows no other signs of cognitive impairment. Which cognitive disorder is Jimmy most likely exhibiting?

Hamilton is a 78-year-old man diagnosed with substance abuse disorder. Hamilton is least likely to have abused which of the following drugs?

Which of the following types of dementia is thought to share genetic bases with Alzheimer's disease?

Neurofibrillary tangles are filaments within nerves cells in the brain that are twisted and tangled.

What it the typical age of onset for Alzheimer's disease?

June has difficulty recognizing familiar objects and people. What is June likely experiencing?

Which of the following is true of cognitive disorders?

Executive functions are not one of the cognitive deficits found in dementia.