CHAPTER 15: DISORDERS OF AGEING

Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach, 6th Edition International Edition by David Barlow

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CHAPTER 15: DISORDERS OF AGEING

 

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Delirium, dementia, and amnestic disorders typically develop
a. from complications of birth.
b. as part of the normal aging process.
c. in late adulthood.
d. as temporary conditions.

 

 

ANS:  C                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Factual

 

  1. The three categories of cognitive disorders are
a. delirium, dementia, and amnestic disorders.
b. delirium, dementia, and Alzheimer’s.
c. Alzheimer’s, delirium, and amnestic disorders.
d. Alzheimer’s, organic, and amnestic disorders.

 

 

ANS:  A                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Factual

 

  1. The term “organic mental disorders” is no longer used to describe cognitive disorders because
a. there is nothing “organic” about these disorders.
b. cognitive disorders are actually thought disorders.
c. the term implies that there is no effective treatment.
d. most psychological disorders have an “organic” component.

 

 

ANS:  D                    DIF:    Moderate                  OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Conceptual

 

  1. The cause of most cognitive disorders is ______________.
a. the normal process of aging
b. brain dysfunction
c. alcohol/substances
d. medication side effects

 

 

ANS:  B                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Factual

 

  1. Cognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities EXCEPT ______________.
a. memory
b. perception
c. dreaming
d. attention

 

 

ANS:  C                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

KEY:  WWW            MSC:  TYPE: Factual

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