Question 1

Depressive symptoms can place the older adult at risk for developing which other diseases or conditions?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

In generalized anxiety disorders, individuals experience which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with generalized anxiety disorders may experience restlessness as a symptom. Hand tremors and sense of guilt are not necessarily symptoms of generalized anxiety disorders. Irrational fears may be a symptom of anxiety disorders, but not specifically generalized ones.

Question 3

Of the following, which category of disorders has the highest lifetime prevalence?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorders have the highest lifetime prevalence, estimated to be around 33%. Depressive disorders follow closely with a lifetime prevalence of around 20%, while PTSD and schizophrenia have lower lifetime prevalence rates at around 7% and 1%, respectively.

Question 4

The 12-month prevalence of generalized anxiety is 5.7% and of these, _____ per cent are classified as severe.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, there is no specific value provided for the percentage of individuals with severe generalized anxiety. Therefore, we cannot determine an exact value. However, in general, around 30% of individuals with generalized anxiety disorder are classified as having severe symptoms. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 5

Which of the following coping strategies is not a risk factor for developing symptoms of late life depression?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following coping strategies is...

Question 6

According to the text, higher rates of mortality among older adults with anxiety symptoms exist for which racial/ethnic group?

Accepted Answer

The text states that "higher rates of mortality were found among older African Americans with anxiety symptoms." Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 7

Which of the following selected diagnoses in the DSM-5 is least likely to occur with a medical problem in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia typically has an onset in late adolescence or early adulthood and is less common in older adults. In contrast, major depression, anxiety disorders, and delirium are all more commonly seen in older adults and are often associated with medical problems.

Question 8

A potential contributor to late life depression is lack of _____.

Accepted Answer

Lack of Vitamin B, specifically B12, has been linked to late life depression. Vitamin B12 is important for neurological function and deficiency can lead to cognitive decline and mood disorders.

Question 9

Based on prevalence data, older adults with bipolar disorder were most likely to have developed it by the time they reached the age of about:

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder typically develops in late adolescence or early adulthood, with the average age of onset being around 25 years old.

Question 10

An older woman becomes so enraged at what she believes is poor service that she storms out of a restaurant and vows never to eat there again even though she's gone there for years, and there was nothing different about the way she was treated. What would a psychologist need to know in order to consider whether her behavior fits the criteria for abnormality?

Accepted Answer

In order to consider whether the woman's behavior fits the criteria for abnormality, it is important to know whether her perception of poor service was accurate or not. This could indicate a potential cognitive distortion or bias that could indicate a disturbance in her thought process. The other options may be relevant factors to consider in a broader assessment, but they do not directly relate to the behavior being exhibited.

Question 11

Unlike the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), the International Classification of Diseases makes possible diagnosis of which conditions?

Accepted Answer

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) includes diagnosis of all medical illnesses, while the DSM-5 focuses on mental disorders and neurocognitive diseases. Therefore, options A, B, and D are not correct.

Question 12

According to the profile of Dr. O'Rourke in your text, geropsychology training in English Canada is hampered relative to other developing countries due to:

Accepted Answer

The profile states that geropsychology training in English Canada is hampered by ageist attitudes of professionals towards older adults.

Question 13

A 45-year-old man Is concerned because his 70-year-old mother seems unusually restless, tense, irritable, and prone to worrying. It is possible that his mother has developed which psychological disorder?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder, which is marked by excessive anxiety and worry about a variety of events or activities. It is common for older adults to experience anxiety disorders, and symptoms may develop or worsen with age.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 15

Compared to younger adults, older adults with major depressive disorder are more likely to have symptoms involving:

Accepted Answer

Older adults with major depressive disorder are more likely to present physical symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and insomnia compared to younger adults. This may be due to the higher prevalence of medical comorbidities in the elderly population. Suicidal thoughts, guilt, and low self-esteem are common symptoms in both younger and older adults with depression.

Question 16

Older adults with white matter hyperintensities are at increased risk for developing ____________disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Older adults with white matter hyperintensities are...

Question 17

According to the Canadian Community Health Survey (2012) and other studies of older adults' mental health concerns, the most frequent and unmet need was:

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Community Health Survey (2012) and other studies have found that counseling is the most frequent and unmet mental health need among older adults. This is likely due to various factors such as stigma around mental health, lack of access to mental health services, and a lack of awareness about available resources. It is important for healthcare providers and caregivers to recognize this need and work towards improving access to counseling services for older adults.

Question 18

A clinician may fail to diagnose correctly an older adults' major depressive disorder because he or she assumes that:

Accepted Answer

Clinicians may mistakenly believe that depression is a normal part of aging, leading to underdiagnosis in older adults.

Question 19

The lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder is estimated to be ____%.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder is approximately 16.6%.

Question 20

Generalized anxiety disorder tends to affect a higher percentage of _____________ compared to the general population.

Accepted Answer

Generalized anxiety disorder is more prevalent among medical patients due to the stress and health concerns associated with medical conditions.

Quiz 11: Mental Health Issues and Treatment