Question 1

Which of the following is the most common form of neurocognitive disorder?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of neurocognitive disorder, accounting for an estimated 60-80% of cases. The other options (Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and neurosyphilis) are all less common causes of neurocognitive disorders.

Question 2

The impaired ability to execute common actions such as tying shoelaces is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Apraxia is the impaired ability to execute common actions or movements, despite the person having the desire and physical ability to perform them. Aphasia is a language disorder, blunted motor functioning refers to a decrease in overall motor ability, and agnosia is a difficulty in recognizing familiar objects or people.

Question 3

Alois Alzheimer first described a type of dementia that is now known as Alzheimer's disease in

Accepted Answer

Alois Alzheimer first described the condition that would later be known as Alzheimer's disease in 1906, after observing the symptoms in a patient named Auguste Deter.

Question 4

Which of the following is the most prominent cognitive deficiency in a minor or major neurocognitive disorder?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive impairment is the primary and most prominent deficiency in both minor and major neurocognitive disorders. This can include deficits in memory, attention, language, perception, and problem-solving abilities. Motor, speech, and emotional functioning may also be affected, but cognitive impairment is the defining characteristic of these disorders.

Question 5

June is finding it difficult to recognize familiar objects, like tables and chairs, and people, like her close friends and family members.June is most likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

Agnosia is a condition in which an individual has difficulty recognizing familiar objects, people or sounds, even though the sensory organs are working properly. This matches the symptoms described in the question. Apraxia refers to difficulty in executing purposeful movement despite having the desire and physical ability to do so, Palilalia refers to the repetition of words or phrases, and Aphasia refers to difficulty in understanding or producing language.

Question 6

The deterioration of language as seen in a neurocognitive disorder is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The deterioration of language in a neurocognitive disorder is referred to as aphasia. Amnesia refers to loss of memory, echolalia is the repetition of words or phrases, and palilalia is the repetition of one's own words or phrases.

Question 7

________ is the most common type of major neurocognitive disorder (NCD)and accounts for ________ of all types of neurocognitive disorders.

Accepted Answer

According to the DSM-5, Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of major neurocognitive disorder, accounting for two-thirds of all types of neurocognitive disorders.

Question 8

The onset of Alzheimer's disease typically begins:

Accepted Answer

The onset of Alzheimer's disease typically begins after age 65. While early-onset Alzheimer's can occur in individuals under 65, it is rare and accounts for only about 5% of all cases. The majority of cases occur after age 65.

Question 9

Which of the following brain abnormalities did Alois Alzheimer observe during an autopsy of a 51-year-old patient who had displayed severe memory loss and disorientation in the four years prior to her death?

Accepted Answer

Alois Alzheimer observed the presence of neurofibrillary tangles in the brain of the 51-year-old patient during the autopsy.

Question 10

Ronald Reagan, the former President of the United States, suffered from

Accepted Answer

Ronald Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. He announced his diagnosis publicly in 1994, five years after he left office.

Question 11

A person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at age 45 would be considered to have a(n)________ type.

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease diagnosed before age 65 is considered early-onset or sometimes called "young-onset" or "pre-senile" Alzheimer's disease. The term "premature-onset" is not commonly used to describe this type of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 12

The inability to recognize objects or people is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The inability to recognize objects or people is referred to as agnosia. Apraxia refers to the inability to execute voluntary movements, agraphia refers to difficulty with writing, aphasisa refers to language difficulties, and avolition refers to a lack of motivation or will to perform daily tasks.

Question 13

Alzheimer's disease usually begins with

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease typically begins with mild memory loss, especially of recent events. Other early symptoms may include difficulty in performing familiar tasks, problems with language, disorientation to time and place, poor or decreased judgment, problems with abstract thinking, misplacing things, changes in mood or behavior, changes in personality, and loss of initiative. Hallucinations, delusions, and symptoms of violence are not common early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Heart disease is not related to the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of the early-onset type of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

The progression of Alzheimer's disease in the early-onset type tends to be quicker than in the late-onset type. This is because the early-onset type is usually caused by genetic mutations while the late-onset type is more strongly associated with age and other risk factors. Therefore, the onset and progression of symptoms in the early-onset type tend to occur earlier and more rapidly.

Question 15

Lucy has cognitive impairment resulting in deterioration in her language abilities.She often uses vague references to hide her inability to produce names.It is most likely that Lucy is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Lucy's symptoms suggest that she is experiencing aphasia, which is a language disorder resulting from damage to the brain. Difficulty with naming is a common symptom of aphasia. Agnosia is a perceptual disorder, palilalia is characterized by the repetition of one's own words, and echolalia is the repetition of another person's words. None of these fit Lucy's symptoms as well as aphasia does.

Question 16

A person who finds it difficult to unravel the underlying meaning of a proverb and is able to interpret it only in its literal sense is most likely to be experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Difficulty in understanding figurative language, such as proverbs, is often a symptom of a neurocognitive disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia. It is not typical of an onset of aphasia, severe intellectual disability, or Tourette's disorder.

Question 17

A person experiencing ________ will have difficulty carrying out actions such as washing their hands when requested.

Accepted Answer

Apraxia is a motor disorder affecting planning and executing movements, including those necessary for daily self-care tasks like washing hands. Agnosia is the inability to recognize familiar objects, while echolalia and palilalia refer to repetitive speech behaviors.

Question 18

A person who has been diagnosed with a cognitive disorder and is experiencing the inability to plan, initiate, monitor, and stop complex behavior is most likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

Deficits in executive functioning refer to difficulties in the cognitive processes involved in goal-directed behavior, such as planning, initiating, monitoring, and stopping complex behavior. Apraxia refers to difficulties in performing purposeful movements, deficits in motor skills refer to difficulties in performing physical tasks, and echolalia refers to the repetition of words or phrases.

Question 19

Which of the following is most likely to occur if a person is experiencing a deficit in executive functioning?

Accepted Answer

Executive functioning includes skills such as planning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Therefore, if a person is experiencing a deficit in executive functioning, they may have difficulty planning a large dinner party or any other complex activity that requires planning and organization. Option B is related to physical endurance, option C is related to language processing, and option D is related to face recognition, which are not directly related to deficits in executive functioning.

Question 20

Mary, a retired accountant in in her early seventies, keeps losing her keys and asks the same questions over and over again.To avoid forgetting, she often makes a list of things she has to do but always forgets to look at them later.She also requires more assistance in managing her finances.Mary is most likely in the early stages of

Accepted Answer

Mary's symptoms suggest a decline in cognitive abilities, including memory and organization, which is characteristic of dementia. Aphasias are disorders involving language processing, delirium involves sudden changes in mental state, and agnosia is the inability to recognize previously known objects.

Quiz 10: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Which of the following is the most common form of neurocognitive disorder?

The impaired ability to execute common actions such as tying shoelaces is referred to as

Alois Alzheimer first described a type of dementia that is now known as Alzheimer's disease in

Which of the following is the most prominent cognitive deficiency in a minor or major neurocognitive disorder?

June is finding it difficult to recognize familiar objects, like tables and chairs, and people, like her close friends and family members.June is most likely experiencing

The deterioration of language as seen in a neurocognitive disorder is referred to as

is the most common type of major neurocognitive disorder (NCD) and accounts for of all types of neurocognitive disorders.

The onset of Alzheimer's disease typically begins:

Which of the following brain abnormalities did Alois Alzheimer observe during an autopsy of a 51-year-old patient who had displayed severe memory loss and disorientation in the four years prior to her death?

Ronald Reagan, the former President of the United States, suffered from

A person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at age 45 would be considered to have a(n) ________ type.

The inability to recognize objects or people is referred to as

Alzheimer's disease usually begins with

Which of the following is true of the early-onset type of Alzheimer's disease?

Lucy has cognitive impairment resulting in deterioration in her language abilities.She often uses vague references to hide her inability to produce names.It is most likely that Lucy is experiencing

A person who finds it difficult to unravel the underlying meaning of a proverb and is able to interpret it only in its literal sense is most likely to be experiencing:

A person experiencing ________ will have difficulty carrying out actions such as washing their hands when requested.

A person who has been diagnosed with a cognitive disorder and is experiencing the inability to plan, initiate, monitor, and stop complex behavior is most likely experiencing

Which of the following is most likely to occur if a person is experiencing a deficit in executive functioning?

Quiz 10: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Which of the following is the most common form of neurocognitive disorder?

The impaired ability to execute common actions such as tying shoelaces is referred to as

Alois Alzheimer first described a type of dementia that is now known as Alzheimer's disease in

Which of the following is the most prominent cognitive deficiency in a minor or major neurocognitive disorder?

June is finding it difficult to recognize familiar objects, like tables and chairs, and people, like her close friends and family members.June is most likely experiencing

The deterioration of language as seen in a neurocognitive disorder is referred to as

________ is the most common type of major neurocognitive disorder (NCD) and accounts for ________ of all types of neurocognitive disorders.

The onset of Alzheimer's disease typically begins:

Which of the following brain abnormalities did Alois Alzheimer observe during an autopsy of a 51-year-old patient who had displayed severe memory loss and disorientation in the four years prior to her death?

Ronald Reagan, the former President of the United States, suffered from

A person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at age 45 would be considered to have a(n) ________ type.

The inability to recognize objects or people is referred to as

Alzheimer's disease usually begins with

Which of the following is true of the early-onset type of Alzheimer's disease?

Lucy has cognitive impairment resulting in deterioration in her language abilities.She often uses vague references to hide her inability to produce names.It is most likely that Lucy is experiencing

A person who finds it difficult to unravel the underlying meaning of a proverb and is able to interpret it only in its literal sense is most likely to be experiencing:

A person experiencing ________ will have difficulty carrying out actions such as washing their hands when requested.

A person who has been diagnosed with a cognitive disorder and is experiencing the inability to plan, initiate, monitor, and stop complex behavior is most likely experiencing

Which of the following is most likely to occur if a person is experiencing a deficit in executive functioning?

is the most common type of major neurocognitive disorder (NCD) and accounts for of all types of neurocognitive disorders.