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Psychosocial and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

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University of St. Augustine
Ben Williams
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Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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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."
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  • Maslow
  • Jung
  • Erickson

Question 4

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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
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  • Erikson
  • Jung
  • Maslow
  • Neugarten

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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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.
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  • True
  • False

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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Select the 4 values typical of the Traditionalists.
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  • 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

Question 18

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Select the 6 values typical of the Baby Boomers.
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  • 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

Question 19

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Rarely question health care professionals.
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  • Traditionalist
  • Baby Boomers

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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>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
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  • Delirium
  • Dementia

Question 29

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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
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  • Dementia
  • Delirium

Question 30

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

Question 31

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Alzheimer's Disease is fatal.
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  • True
  • False

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

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