PSY 308- CH 15 QUIZ
An 80-year-old hospitalized individual is recovering from surgery but now has gotten an infection. Over the course of a few days, the person shows increasing confusion and consistently misinterprets what others are trying to communicate to her. The MOST probable diagnosis for this condition is:
delirium.
Which area of psychology focuses on the mental health of the elderly?
geropsychology
What does research show is the greatest source of anxiety among the elderly?
health
Why do most elderly people take medications?
to treat high blood pressure
Which statement about exercise and Alzheimer's disease is supported by research?
Exercise may reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, and it may help treatment if the disease does develop.
What is the primary difference between major and mild neurocognitive disorder?
whether it interferes with independent functioning
To control occasional pain and inflammation, a person uses an over-the-counter drug containing ibuprofen. Interestingly, recent research shows that the person also may be reducing the risk of contracting which disease?
Alzheimer's disease
How does the incidence of alcohol abuse change as after the age of 65?
It decreases.
What have studies shown as the MOST likely misuse of medications in U.S. nursing homes?
Staff members use antipsychotic drugs to control the behavior of those who don't show psychotic symptoms.
In elderly people, the most common cause of psychotic symptoms is:
an underlying medical condition.
The symptoms of vascular neurocognitive disorder:
begin suddenly.
The only definitive way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease is to:
conduct an autopsy to examine brain tissue after a person has died.
How many people within the elderly population use the Internet and Facebook?
large percentage (around 80 percent)
Psychological disorders among the elderly can be divided into two groups:
the process of aging and disorders of cognition.
Research on the cause of Alzheimer's disease has led to the conclusion that:
there appears to be a significant hereditary component, but this does not fully explain its onset.