Question 1

What percentage of all prescription drugs are purchased by people older than 50?

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  30 
C)  48 
D)  77 
A)  13 
B)  30 
C)  48 
D)  77

Question 2

Psychological problems of the elderly can be divided into two groups. Discuss the two groups of disorders and explain how disorders that occur in persons of all ages are different when they occur in the elderly.

Accepted Answer

The psychological issues of the elderly

Question 3

"Grandpa is 88 years old, and there's no sign of neurocognitive disorder," says a friend of yours. Your MOST accurate reply is:

Accepted Answer

A)  "That's wonderful-about half of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder." 
B)  "That's wonderful-about a third of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder." 
C)  "That's wonderful-about 10 percent of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder." 
D)  "That's wonderful-about 5 percent of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder." 
A)  "That's wonderful-about half of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder." 
B)  "That's wonderful-about a third of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder." 
C)  "That's wonderful-about 10 percent of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder." 
D)  "That's wonderful-about 5 percent of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder."

Question 4

Explain the effectiveness of drug treatment for those with Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

The drugs used to treat those with Alzhe

Question 5

An individual with retrograde amnesia:

Accepted Answer

A)  has trouble learning new information. 
B)  can learn new information but does not recall old semantic information. 
C)  can learn new information but does not recall events of the past. 
D)  has trouble with both learning new information and recalling old information. 
A)  has trouble learning new information. 
B)  can learn new information but does not recall old semantic information. 
C)  can learn new information but does not recall events of the past. 
D)  has trouble with both learning new information and recalling old information.

Question 6

An elderly (older than 65) member of your community has just started using the Internet to keep up with friends and family. This community member is:

Accepted Answer

A)  very rare: almost no elderly individuals understand how to use the Internet. 
B)  very rare: increasing numbers of elderly individuals know how to use the Internet, but don't actually use it. 
C)  less common than previously: many elderly individuals once used the Internet, but have not kept up with the changing technology, so their usage has decreased. 
D)  increasingly common: the number of elderly individuals using the Internet has doubled, then redoubled, in recent years. 
A)  very rare: almost no elderly individuals understand how to use the Internet. 
B)  very rare: increasing numbers of elderly individuals know how to use the Internet, but don't actually use it. 
C)  less common than previously: many elderly individuals once used the Internet, but have not kept up with the changing technology, so their usage has decreased. 
D)  increasingly common: the number of elderly individuals using the Internet has doubled, then redoubled, in recent years.

Question 7

_____ is an inherited progressive disease in which memory problems worsen over time, along with personality changes, mood difficulties, and movement problems such as severe twitching and spasms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  Pick's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease 
A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  Pick's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Question 8

Depletion of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine has been implicated as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment of schizophrenia. 
B)  cause of Huntington's disease. 
C)  treatment for Parkinson's disease. 
D)  critical factor in Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  treatment of schizophrenia. 
B)  cause of Huntington's disease. 
C)  treatment for Parkinson's disease. 
D)  critical factor in Alzheimer's disease.

Question 9

A kind of psychotic disorder in which individuals develop beliefs that are false but not bizarre is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A kind of psychotic disorder in which...

Question 10

At any given time in the United States, only about _____ percent of the entire elderly population live in nursing homes.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  13 
C)  30 
D)  50 
A)  4 
B)  13 
C)  30 
D)  50

Question 11

A 65-year-old in otherwise very good health typically will experience occasional:

Accepted Answer

A)  neurocognitive disorders. 
B)  memory difficulties. 
C)  delusions. 
D)  hallucinations. 
A)  neurocognitive disorders. 
B)  memory difficulties. 
C)  delusions. 
D)  hallucinations.

Question 12

"Is there anything behavioral I can do to reduce my risk of developing Alzheimer's disease?" a friend asks. Your BEST answer is, "Yes, you should _____."

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Is there anything behavioral I can do...

Question 13

You would suspect a problem in the _____ for someone experiencing difficulty with short-term memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal lobes 
B)  temporal lobes 
C)  diencephlon 
D)  occipital lobes 
A)  prefrontal lobes 
B)  temporal lobes 
C)  diencephlon 
D)  occipital lobes

Question 14

Survey research shows that alcohol-related disorders affect about:

Accepted Answer

A)  15 percent of the elderly, more often men. 
B)  15 percent of the elderly, more often women. 
C)  5 percent of the elderly, more often men. 
D)  5 percent of the elderly, more often women. 
A)  15 percent of the elderly, more often men. 
B)  15 percent of the elderly, more often women. 
C)  5 percent of the elderly, more often men. 
D)  5 percent of the elderly, more often women.

Question 15

If a young person is taking a health-maintenance approach to aging, the person would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  buying long-term care insurance. 
B)  doing things that promote physical and mental health. 
C)  avoiding negative life events. 
D)  being sensitive to cultural differences among people. 
A)  buying long-term care insurance. 
B)  doing things that promote physical and mental health. 
C)  avoiding negative life events. 
D)  being sensitive to cultural differences among people.

Question 16

Abnormal activity involving which element appears to contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  calcium 
D)  oxygen 
A)  carbon 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  calcium 
D)  oxygen

Question 17

The percentage of the U.S. population today aged 65 and older is:

Accepted Answer

A)  about 4 percent. 
B)  about 7 percent. 
C)  about 10 percent. 
D)  about 13 percent. 
A)  about 4 percent. 
B)  about 7 percent. 
C)  about 10 percent. 
D)  about 13 percent.

Question 18

Women who want to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer's should:

Accepted Answer

A)  take estrogen for years after menopause. 
B)  reduce estrogen before and after menopause. 
C)  avoid taking Motrin for menstrual discomfort. 
D)  take male sex hormones after menopause. 
A)  take estrogen for years after menopause. 
B)  reduce estrogen before and after menopause. 
C)  avoid taking Motrin for menstrual discomfort. 
D)  take male sex hormones after menopause.

Question 19

To date, research shows that anxiety among the elderly is related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  specific experiences. 
B)  losses. 
C)  health. 
D)  drinking. 
A)  specific experiences. 
B)  losses. 
C)  health. 
D)  drinking.

Question 20

What would be the BEST advice to give someone who wants to retain good cognitive functioning as long as possible in old age?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Be sure to get mineral supplements, especially zinc and aluminum-and take it easy, to avoid injury." 
B)  "Disengage a little-don't let the world news upset you-and avoid caffeine and other stimulants." 
C)  "Get a pet-caring for something else helps-and avoid eyestrain by reducing your reading." 
D)  "Exercise your body and your mind-use it or lose it." 
A)  "Be sure to get mineral supplements, especially zinc and aluminum-and take it easy, to avoid injury." 
B)  "Disengage a little-don't let the world news upset you-and avoid caffeine and other stimulants." 
C)  "Get a pet-caring for something else helps-and avoid eyestrain by reducing your reading." 
D)  "Exercise your body and your mind-use it or lose it."

What percentage of all prescription drugs are purchased by people older than 50?

Psychological problems of the elderly can be divided into two groups. Discuss the two groups of disorders and explain how disorders that occur in persons of all ages are different when they occur in the elderly.

"Grandpa is 88 years old, and there's no sign of neurocognitive disorder," says a friend of yours. Your MOST accurate reply is:

Explain the effectiveness of drug treatment for those with Alzheimer's disease.

An individual with retrograde amnesia:

An elderly (older than 65) member of your community has just started using the Internet to keep up with friends and family. This community member is:

_____ is an inherited progressive disease in which memory problems worsen over time, along with personality changes, mood difficulties, and movement problems such as severe twitching and spasms.

Depletion of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine has been implicated as a:

A kind of psychotic disorder in which individuals develop beliefs that are false but not bizarre is called _____.

At any given time in the United States, only about _____ percent of the entire elderly population live in nursing homes.

A 65-year-old in otherwise very good health typically will experience occasional:

"Is there anything behavioral I can do to reduce my risk of developing Alzheimer's disease?" a friend asks. Your BEST answer is, "Yes, you should _____."

You would suspect a problem in the _____ for someone experiencing difficulty with short-term memory.

Survey research shows that alcohol-related disorders affect about:

If a young person is taking a health-maintenance approach to aging, the person would be:

Abnormal activity involving which element appears to contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

The percentage of the U.S. population today aged 65 and older is:

Women who want to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer's should:

To date, research shows that anxiety among the elderly is related to:

What would be the BEST advice to give someone who wants to retain good cognitive functioning as long as possible in old age?

Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present

Research in Abnormal Psychology

Models of Abnormality

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Disorders of Trauma and Stress

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Disorders of Sex and Gender: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Treatments for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession

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Exam 18: Disorders of Aging and Cognition

What percentage of all prescription drugs are purchased by people older than 50?

Psychological problems of the elderly can be divided into two groups. Discuss the two groups of disorders and explain how disorders that occur in persons of all ages are different when they occur in the elderly.

"Grandpa is 88 years old, and there's no sign of neurocognitive disorder," says a friend of yours. Your MOST accurate reply is:

Explain the effectiveness of drug treatment for those with Alzheimer's disease.

An individual with retrograde amnesia:

An elderly (older than 65) member of your community has just started using the Internet to keep up with friends and family. This community member is:

_____ is an inherited progressive disease in which memory problems worsen over time, along with personality changes, mood difficulties, and movement problems such as severe twitching and spasms.

Depletion of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine has been implicated as a:

A kind of psychotic disorder in which individuals develop beliefs that are false but not bizarre is called _____.

At any given time in the United States, only about _____ percent of the entire elderly population live in nursing homes.

A 65-year-old in otherwise very good health typically will experience occasional:

"Is there anything behavioral I can do to reduce my risk of developing Alzheimer's disease?" a friend asks. Your BEST answer is, "Yes, you should _____."

You would suspect a problem in the _____ for someone experiencing difficulty with short-term memory.

Survey research shows that alcohol-related disorders affect about:

If a young person is taking a health-maintenance approach to aging, the person would be:

Abnormal activity involving which element appears to contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

The percentage of the U.S. population today aged 65 and older is:

Women who want to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer's should:

To date, research shows that anxiety among the elderly is related to:

What would be the BEST advice to give someone who wants to retain good cognitive functioning as long as possible in old age?

Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present

Research in Abnormal Psychology

Models of Abnormality

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Disorders of Trauma and Stress

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Disorders of Sex and Gender: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Treatments for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession

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