SFL 334 FINAL EXAM || ACTUAL
ANSWERS.
What type of dementia is characterized by sudden onset, stepwise progression, and
relatively short duration?
Alzheimer's
Pick's
Vascular
Parkinson's - ANSWERSVascular
Which term refers to the tendency for behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease to be
worse in the evening than in the morning? - ANSWERSsundowning
Which disorder is often mistaken for dementia?
depression
post-traumatic stress syndrome
panic attacks
schizophrenia
anxiety - ANSWERSdepression
Suicidal ideation, self-criticism, and inability to concentrate are part of what cluster of
signs of depression?
cognitive
emotional
behavioral
physical - ANSWERScognitive
Decrease, increase, stay the same?
substance abuse - ANSWERSdecrease with age
Decrease, increase, stay the same?
anxiety - ANSWERSdecrease with age
Decrease, increase, stay the same?
delirium - ANSWERSincrease with age
Decrease, increase, stay the same?
Alzheimer's disease - ANSWERSincrease
What is the major focus of current research exploring causes of Alzheimer's disease?
, neurotransmitter influences
viral infection
genetic influences
metabolism influences - ANSWERSgenetic influences
Tina is demonstrating dysphoria, a common symptom of depression. Dysphoria is
a lack of expression.
the feeling of being down.
a continued state of negative thinking.
a feeling of apathy. - ANSWERSthe feeling of being down.
Interventions that try to change depression-causing negative thoughts and replace them
with more appropriate thoughts are a major part of what type of therapy?
couples therapy
cognitive therapy
ECT
behavioral therapy - ANSWERScognitive therapy
Research indicates that the prevalence of depression - ANSWERSdecreases in mid-
and later life.
Research indicates that suicide is highest among which group? - ANSWERSCaucasian
elderly men
What is a common cause of delirium?
loss of significant others
dysfunctional thoughts
interaction effects from medicine
plaques and tangles in the brain - ANSWERSinteraction effects from medicine
What is the term for relatively mild but chronic symptoms of depression?
dysthymia
cyclothymia
adjustment disorder with depressed mood
bipolar depression - ANSWERSdysthymia
Research shows that there are two important issues in choosing a career. One is the fit
with your personality and interests. What is the other?
seniority
formation of a mentoring relationship
ANSWERS.
What type of dementia is characterized by sudden onset, stepwise progression, and
relatively short duration?
Alzheimer's
Pick's
Vascular
Parkinson's - ANSWERSVascular
Which term refers to the tendency for behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease to be
worse in the evening than in the morning? - ANSWERSsundowning
Which disorder is often mistaken for dementia?
depression
post-traumatic stress syndrome
panic attacks
schizophrenia
anxiety - ANSWERSdepression
Suicidal ideation, self-criticism, and inability to concentrate are part of what cluster of
signs of depression?
cognitive
emotional
behavioral
physical - ANSWERScognitive
Decrease, increase, stay the same?
substance abuse - ANSWERSdecrease with age
Decrease, increase, stay the same?
anxiety - ANSWERSdecrease with age
Decrease, increase, stay the same?
delirium - ANSWERSincrease with age
Decrease, increase, stay the same?
Alzheimer's disease - ANSWERSincrease
What is the major focus of current research exploring causes of Alzheimer's disease?
, neurotransmitter influences
viral infection
genetic influences
metabolism influences - ANSWERSgenetic influences
Tina is demonstrating dysphoria, a common symptom of depression. Dysphoria is
a lack of expression.
the feeling of being down.
a continued state of negative thinking.
a feeling of apathy. - ANSWERSthe feeling of being down.
Interventions that try to change depression-causing negative thoughts and replace them
with more appropriate thoughts are a major part of what type of therapy?
couples therapy
cognitive therapy
ECT
behavioral therapy - ANSWERScognitive therapy
Research indicates that the prevalence of depression - ANSWERSdecreases in mid-
and later life.
Research indicates that suicide is highest among which group? - ANSWERSCaucasian
elderly men
What is a common cause of delirium?
loss of significant others
dysfunctional thoughts
interaction effects from medicine
plaques and tangles in the brain - ANSWERSinteraction effects from medicine
What is the term for relatively mild but chronic symptoms of depression?
dysthymia
cyclothymia
adjustment disorder with depressed mood
bipolar depression - ANSWERSdysthymia
Research shows that there are two important issues in choosing a career. One is the fit
with your personality and interests. What is the other?
seniority
formation of a mentoring relationship
