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Psychosocial and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

Question 1 of 37

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Which Social Scientist's lifespan theory is characterized by "the older adult must accept their life."

Select one of the following:

  • Erikson

  • Jung

  • Maslow

Explanation

Question 2 of 37

1

Which Social Scientist's lifespan theory is characterized by "confrontation of death."

Select one of the following:

  • Jung

  • Erickson

  • Maslow

Explanation

Question 3 of 37

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

Select one of the following:

  • Maslow

  • Jung

  • Erickson

Explanation

Question 4 of 37

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • Erikson

  • Jung

  • Maslow

  • Neugarten

Explanation

Question 5 of 37

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 37

1

Low levels of education are related to decreased happiness, health behaviors, and biological conditions.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 37

1

Material wealth and income have been shown to have a direct relationship to subjective well-being

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 37

1

People with greater resources at retirement have access to greater variety of opportunities and activities

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 37

1

There exists a relationship between income and thriving in older age.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 37

1

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.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 37

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 37

1

Social ties appear to be most important among elderly individuals with less physical ability

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 37

1

Studies show that smoking has a negative impact on aging, but not alcohol.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 14 of 37

1

Spirituality is personal and subjective, so concrete theories of aging avoid it.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 37

1

Select the 5 Events and Experiences relevant to the development of the Traditionalists.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Great Depression

  • New Deal

  • World War II

  • Korean War

  • Radio

  • Civil Rights Movement

  • Sexual Revolution

  • Cold War

  • Space Travel

  • Television

Explanation

Question 16 of 37

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Select the 5 Events and Experiences relevant to the development of the Baby Boomers.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Civil Rights Movement

  • Sexual Revolution

  • Cold War

  • Space Travel

  • Television

  • Great Depression

  • New Deal

  • World War II

  • Korean War

  • Radio

Explanation

Question 17 of 37

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Select the 4 values typical of the Traditionalists.

Select one or more of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 18 of 37

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Select the 6 values typical of the Baby Boomers.

Select one or more of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 19 of 37

1

Rarely question health care professionals.

Select one of the following:

  • Traditionalist

  • Baby Boomers

Explanation

Question 20 of 37

1

Fear being put into a nursing home.

Select one of the following:

  • Traditionalists

  • Baby Boomers

Explanation

Question 21 of 37

1

Have high expectations about their longevity and their care.

Select one of the following:

  • Traditionalists

  • Baby Boomers

Explanation

Question 22 of 37

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Fear health care costs draining their savings.

Select one of the following:

  • Traditionalists

  • Baby Boomers

Explanation

Question 23 of 37

1

Statistics show that elderly hospital patients are more likely to be depressed than those receiving treatment at home.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 24 of 37

1

Older Americans are disproportionately likely to die by suicide.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 25 of 37

1

Major depression is diagnosed by having at least _____ depressive symptoms (low self-esteem, fatigue, sadness, etc) for a period of at least two weeks.

Select one of the following:

  • 2

  • 3

  • 4

  • 5

  • 6

  • 7

Explanation

Question 26 of 37

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Which of the following are correct statistics for the incidence of cognitive decline

Select one or more of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 27 of 37

1

In which ways will a person's cognitive abilities decline with age?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Verbal Intelligence

  • Long-Term Memory

  • Psychomotor Skills

  • Information Processing

  • Verbal Skills

  • Abstract Reasoning

  • Short-Term Memory

  • Computational Skills

  • Artistic Skills

Explanation

Question 28 of 37

1

>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

Select one of the following:

  • Delirium

  • Dementia

Explanation

Question 29 of 37

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>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

Select one of the following:

  • Dementia

  • Delirium

Explanation

Question 30 of 37

1

Alzheimer's Disease accounts for 60% of all delirium.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 31 of 37

1

Alzheimer's Disease is fatal.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 32 of 37

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What is the strongest positive risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease?

Select one of the following:

  • Age

  • Lack of Mental Stimulation in Old Age

  • Low Educational Level

  • Gender

  • Asian Heritage

Explanation

Question 33 of 37

1

Men are more likely to get Alzheimer's disease.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 34 of 37

1

Characterized by Short-Term Memory Loss, Slow Learning, and Argumentative Behavior.

Select one of the following:

  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Mild

  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Moderate

  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Severe

Explanation

Question 35 of 37

1

Characterized by Profound Depression, Sleep Disorders, Decreased Short- and Long-Term Memory.

Select one of the following:

  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Moderate

  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Mild

  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Severe

Explanation

Question 36 of 37

1

Characterized by Wandering, Mute, and Combativeness.

Select one of the following:

  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Severe

  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Moderate

  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Mild

Explanation

Question 37 of 37

1

Following the diagnoses of a close family member with Alzheimer's Disease, what percentage of family members develop reactive depression?

Select one of the following:

  • 20%

  • 40%

  • 60%

  • 80%

  • 100%

Explanation

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