Psychosocial and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

Beschreibung

University of St. Augustine
Ben Williams
Quiz von Ben Williams, aktualisiert more than 1 year ago
Ben Williams
Erstellt von Ben Williams vor mehr als 9 Jahre
22
0

Zusammenfassung der Ressource

Frage 1

Frage
Which Social Scientist's lifespan theory is characterized by "the older adult must accept their life."
Antworten
  • Erikson
  • Jung
  • Maslow

Frage 2

Frage
Which Social Scientist's lifespan theory is characterized by "confrontation of death."
Antworten
  • Jung
  • Erickson
  • Maslow

Frage 3

Frage
Which Social Scientist's lifespan theory is characterized by, "The older adult has the knowledge and experience to reach self-actualization."
Antworten
  • Maslow
  • Jung
  • Erickson

Frage 4

Frage
Who developed the Late Life Theory suggesting that older adults need to accomplish the following four tasks: 1.) Give and obtain emothional gratification 2.) Accept reality of death 3.) Cope with illness 4.) Coordinate support and maintain independence
Antworten
  • Erikson
  • Jung
  • Maslow
  • Neugarten

Frage 5

Frage
Higher educational attainment is associated with lower levels of negative affect, which is related to better health and increased life satisfaction.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 6

Frage
Low levels of education are related to decreased happiness, health behaviors, and biological conditions.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 7

Frage
Material wealth and income have been shown to have a direct relationship to subjective well-being
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 8

Frage
People with greater resources at retirement have access to greater variety of opportunities and activities
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 9

Frage
There exists a relationship between income and thriving in older age.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 10

Frage
Successfully resisting life circumstances that try to force aging individuals to move from one living style to another is an integral part of successful aging.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 11

Frage
Since friends tend to disengage with age, strong relationships and social support systems are not important for the elderly.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 12

Frage
Social ties appear to be most important among elderly individuals with less physical ability
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 13

Frage
Studies show that smoking has a negative impact on aging, but not alcohol.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 14

Frage
Spirituality is personal and subjective, so concrete theories of aging avoid it.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 15

Frage
Select the 5 Events and Experiences relevant to the development of the Traditionalists.
Antworten
  • Great Depression
  • New Deal
  • World War II
  • Korean War
  • Radio
  • Civil Rights Movement
  • Sexual Revolution
  • Cold War
  • Space Travel
  • Television

Frage 16

Frage
Select the 5 Events and Experiences relevant to the development of the Baby Boomers.
Antworten
  • Civil Rights Movement
  • Sexual Revolution
  • Cold War
  • Space Travel
  • Television
  • Great Depression
  • New Deal
  • World War II
  • Korean War
  • Radio

Frage 17

Frage
Select the 4 values typical of the Traditionalists.
Antworten
  • Conformity, authority and rules
  • Logical Approach
  • Very defined sense of right and wrong
  • Loayalty and respect for authority
  • Individual Choice
  • Community Involvement
  • Prosperity
  • Ownership
  • Self-Actualizing
  • Health and Wellness

Frage 18

Frage
Select the 6 values typical of the Baby Boomers.
Antworten
  • Individual Choice
  • Community Involvement
  • Prosperity
  • Ownership
  • Self-Actualizing
  • Health and Wellness
  • Conformity, authority, and rules
  • Logical approach
  • Very defined sense of right and wrong
  • Loyalty and respect for authority

Frage 19

Frage
Rarely question health care professionals.
Antworten
  • Traditionalist
  • Baby Boomers

Frage 20

Frage
Fear being put into a nursing home.
Antworten
  • Traditionalists
  • Baby Boomers

Frage 21

Frage
Have high expectations about their longevity and their care.
Antworten
  • Traditionalists
  • Baby Boomers

Frage 22

Frage
Fear health care costs draining their savings.
Antworten
  • Traditionalists
  • Baby Boomers

Frage 23

Frage
Statistics show that elderly hospital patients are more likely to be depressed than those receiving treatment at home.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 24

Frage
Older Americans are disproportionately likely to die by suicide.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 25

Frage
Major depression is diagnosed by having at least _____ depressive symptoms (low self-esteem, fatigue, sadness, etc) for a period of at least two weeks.
Antworten
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

Frage 26

Frage
Which of the following are correct statistics for the incidence of cognitive decline
Antworten
  • 20% of 60-67 year old population
  • 36% of 67-74 year old population
  • 60% of 74-81 year old population
  • 56% of 67-74 year old population
  • 80% of 74-81 year old population
  • 10% of 60-67 year old population

Frage 27

Frage
In which ways will a person's cognitive abilities decline with age?
Antworten
  • Verbal Intelligence
  • Long-Term Memory
  • Psychomotor Skills
  • Information Processing
  • Verbal Skills
  • Abstract Reasoning
  • Short-Term Memory
  • Computational Skills
  • Artistic Skills

Frage 28

Frage
>Reduced level of consciousness >Core symptoms: Inattention, distractibility, drowsiness >Associated symptoms: cognitive impairment, hallucinations, mood lability >Onset: usually acute >Diurnal features: usually worse in pm
Antworten
  • Delirium
  • Dementia

Frage 29

Frage
>Decline in cognitive capacity with clear consciousness >Core symptoms: Amnesia, aphasia, agnosia, apraxia >Associated symptoms: Depression, delusions, hallucinations, irritability >Onset: usually chronic decline >Diurnal features: no clear pattern
Antworten
  • Dementia
  • Delirium

Frage 30

Frage
Alzheimer's Disease accounts for 60% of all delirium.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 31

Frage
Alzheimer's Disease is fatal.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 32

Frage
What is the strongest positive risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease?
Antworten
  • Age
  • Lack of Mental Stimulation in Old Age
  • Low Educational Level
  • Gender
  • Asian Heritage

Frage 33

Frage
Men are more likely to get Alzheimer's disease.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 34

Frage
Characterized by Short-Term Memory Loss, Slow Learning, and Argumentative Behavior.
Antworten
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Mild
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Moderate
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Severe

Frage 35

Frage
Characterized by Profound Depression, Sleep Disorders, Decreased Short- and Long-Term Memory.
Antworten
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Moderate
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Mild
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Severe

Frage 36

Frage
Characterized by Wandering, Mute, and Combativeness.
Antworten
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Severe
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Moderate
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Mild

Frage 37

Frage
Following the diagnoses of a close family member with Alzheimer's Disease, what percentage of family members develop reactive depression?
Antworten
  • 20%
  • 40%
  • 60%
  • 80%
  • 100%
Zusammenfassung anzeigen Zusammenfassung ausblenden

ähnlicher Inhalt

What were the Cause and Consequences of The Cuban Missile Crisis October 1962
matthewnr73
The Cold War-1960
Elizabeth BeHage
U.S. government flowchart
Betty Howard
How did US society change in the 1920s?
Emma Neal
U.S. Government and Court Systems
Erin Harrison
Why did the Cold War Start 1945-1955
matthewnr73
Cardiopulmonary Aging
Ben Williams
Myths and Theories of Aging
Ben Williams
The USA, 1919-41
sagar.joban
Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Cominform and Comecon
Alina A
Edexcel History A Gcse ~ USA 1919-1941
Kieran Elson