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Psychosocial and Cognitive Aspects of Aging
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1Which Social Scientist's lifespan theory is characterized by "the older adult must accept their life."
- AErikson
- BJung
- CMaslow
2Which Social Scientist's lifespan theory is characterized by "confrontation of death."
- AJung
- BErickson
- CMaslow
3Which Social Scientist's lifespan theory is characterized by, "The older adult has the knowledge and experience to reach self-actualization."
- AMaslow
- BJung
- CErickson
4Who 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- AErikson
- BJung
- CMaslow
- DNeugarten
5Higher educational attainment is associated with lower levels of negative affect, which is related to better health and increased life satisfaction.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6Low levels of education are related to decreased happiness, health behaviors, and biological conditions.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Material wealth and income have been shown to have a direct relationship to subjective well-being
- ATrue
- BFalse
8People with greater resources at retirement have access to greater variety of opportunities and activities
- ATrue
- BFalse
9There exists a relationship between income and thriving in older age.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Successfully resisting life circumstances that try to force aging individuals to move from one living style to another is an integral part of successful aging.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11Since friends tend to disengage with age, strong relationships and social support systems are not important for the elderly.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12Social ties appear to be most important among elderly individuals with less physical ability
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Studies show that smoking has a negative impact on aging, but not alcohol.
- ATrue
- BFalse
14Spirituality is personal and subjective, so concrete theories of aging avoid it.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15Select the 5 Events and Experiences relevant to the development of the Traditionalists.
- AGreat Depression
- BNew Deal
- CWorld War II
- DKorean War
- ERadio
- FCivil Rights Movement
- GSexual Revolution
- HCold War
- ISpace Travel
- JTelevision
16Select the 5 Events and Experiences relevant to the development of the Baby Boomers.
- ACivil Rights Movement
- BSexual Revolution
- CCold War
- DSpace Travel
- ETelevision
- FGreat Depression
- GNew Deal
- HWorld War II
- IKorean War
- JRadio
17Select the 4 values typical of the Traditionalists.
- AConformity, authority and rules
- BLogical Approach
- CVery defined sense of right and wrong
- DLoayalty and respect for authority
- EIndividual Choice
- FCommunity Involvement
- GProsperity
- HOwnership
- ISelf-Actualizing
- JHealth and Wellness
18Select the 6 values typical of the Baby Boomers.
- AIndividual Choice
- BCommunity Involvement
- CProsperity
- DOwnership
- ESelf-Actualizing
- FHealth and Wellness
- GConformity, authority, and rules
- HLogical approach
- IVery defined sense of right and wrong
- JLoyalty and respect for authority
19Rarely question health care professionals.
- ATraditionalist
- BBaby Boomers
20Fear being put into a nursing home.
- ATraditionalists
- BBaby Boomers
21Have high expectations about their longevity and their care.
- ATraditionalists
- BBaby Boomers
22Fear health care costs draining their savings.
- ATraditionalists
- BBaby Boomers
23Statistics show that elderly hospital patients are more likely to be depressed than those receiving treatment at home.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24Older Americans are disproportionately likely to die by suicide.
- ATrue
- BFalse
25Major depression is diagnosed by having at least _____ depressive symptoms (low self-esteem, fatigue, sadness, etc) for a period of at least two weeks.
- A2
- B3
- C4
- D5
- E6
- F7
26Which of the following are correct statistics for the incidence of cognitive decline
- A20% of 60-67 year old population
- B36% of 67-74 year old population
- C60% of 74-81 year old population
- D56% of 67-74 year old population
- E80% of 74-81 year old population
- F10% of 60-67 year old population
27In which ways will a person's cognitive abilities decline with age?
- AVerbal Intelligence
- BLong-Term Memory
- CPsychomotor Skills
- DInformation Processing
- EVerbal Skills
- FAbstract Reasoning
- GShort-Term Memory
- HComputational Skills
- IArtistic Skills
28>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- ADelirium
- BDementia
29>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- ADementia
- BDelirium
30Alzheimer's Disease accounts for 60% of all delirium.
- ATrue
- BFalse
31Alzheimer's Disease is fatal.
- ATrue
- BFalse
32What is the strongest positive risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease?
- AAge
- BLack of Mental Stimulation in Old Age
- CLow Educational Level
- DGender
- EAsian Heritage
33Men are more likely to get Alzheimer's disease.
- ATrue
- BFalse
34Characterized by Short-Term Memory Loss, Slow Learning, and Argumentative Behavior.
- AAlzheimer’s Disease – Mild
- BAlzheimer’s Disease – Moderate
- CAlzheimer’s Disease – Severe
35Characterized by Profound Depression, Sleep Disorders, Decreased Short- and Long-Term Memory.
- AAlzheimer’s Disease – Moderate
- BAlzheimer’s Disease – Mild
- CAlzheimer’s Disease – Severe
36Characterized by Wandering, Mute, and Combativeness.
- AAlzheimer’s Disease – Severe
- BAlzheimer’s Disease – Moderate
- CAlzheimer’s Disease – Mild
37Following the diagnoses of a close family member with Alzheimer's Disease, what percentage of family members develop reactive depression?
- A20%
- B40%
- C60%
- D80%
- E100%
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