PSYC/GERO 4610 Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT Answers
form of depressive disorder Individuals who experience prolonged and extreme sadness may be
diagnosed with this
major depressive disorder the major symptom is an extremely sad mood that lasts most of the time for at
least 2 weeks and is not typical of the individual's usual mood
may also have appetite and sleep disturbances, feelings of guilt, difficulty
concentrating, and a low sense of self-worth
prevalence of a diagnosable mood disorder lower in older than in younger adults
depressive disorders: women vs. men women are more likely to experience the diagnosable condition of major
depressive disorder, but depressive symptoms are higher in men between the
ages of 60 and 80
age differences in the symptoms of depression traditionally recognized "psychological" symptoms of depression, such as
dysphoria (sad mood), guilt, low self-esteem, and suicidal thoughts are less
likely to be acknowledged by older adults than younger adults
contributing factors to depression in older adults - mobility limitations and pain due to musculoskeletal-related illnesses
- chronic conditions of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and hypertension
- sensory impairments, sleep disturbance, tooth loss and deficiency in vitamins
D and K
- individuals living in long-term care institutions
depressive symptoms predict mortality in older adults older adults become more likely to suffer further impairments in physical and
cognitive functioning when their psychological symptoms are untreated
, anxiety disorder main attribute is anxiety, a sense of dread about what might happen in the
future
people with anxiety disorders go to great lengths to avoid anxiety-provoking
situations
- difficulty performing their jobs, enjoying their leisure pursuits, or engaging in
social activities with their friends and families
- must be severe enough to interfere with your everyday functioning
anxiety disorder: mortality in older adults older adults with anxiety symptoms have higher rates of mortality, particularly
among African American older adults
five major forms of anxiety disorder - generalized anxiety disorder
- panic disorder
- agoraphobia
- specific phobia
prevalence of anxiety disorders in older adults Estimates are that anxiety disorders have a 12-month prevalence rate of 17.2%
among those 65 and older.
- Agoraphobia is the most frequently reported anxiety disorder (4.9%)
- followed by panic disorder (3.8%)
- animal phobia (3.5%)
- general anxiety disorder (3.1%)
- agoraphobiasocial anxiety disorder (1.3%)
generalized anxiety disorder the individual experiences an overall sense of uneasiness and concern without
a specific focus.
- very prone to worrying, especially over minor problems.
- may also feel restless and tense, have trouble concentrating, be irritable, and
have difficulty sleeping.
panic disorder involves the experience of panic attacks, in which people have the physical
sensation that they are about to die (e.g., shortness of breath, pounding heart,
and sweating palms).
- People who suffer from a panic disorder may have these episodes at
unpredictable times.
agoraphobia fear of being in an open or crowded space, or of being in a space from which
escape is difficult.
- avoid places such as elevators, shopping malls, or public transportation,
where escape during an attack would be difficult.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT Answers
form of depressive disorder Individuals who experience prolonged and extreme sadness may be
diagnosed with this
major depressive disorder the major symptom is an extremely sad mood that lasts most of the time for at
least 2 weeks and is not typical of the individual's usual mood
may also have appetite and sleep disturbances, feelings of guilt, difficulty
concentrating, and a low sense of self-worth
prevalence of a diagnosable mood disorder lower in older than in younger adults
depressive disorders: women vs. men women are more likely to experience the diagnosable condition of major
depressive disorder, but depressive symptoms are higher in men between the
ages of 60 and 80
age differences in the symptoms of depression traditionally recognized "psychological" symptoms of depression, such as
dysphoria (sad mood), guilt, low self-esteem, and suicidal thoughts are less
likely to be acknowledged by older adults than younger adults
contributing factors to depression in older adults - mobility limitations and pain due to musculoskeletal-related illnesses
- chronic conditions of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and hypertension
- sensory impairments, sleep disturbance, tooth loss and deficiency in vitamins
D and K
- individuals living in long-term care institutions
depressive symptoms predict mortality in older adults older adults become more likely to suffer further impairments in physical and
cognitive functioning when their psychological symptoms are untreated
, anxiety disorder main attribute is anxiety, a sense of dread about what might happen in the
future
people with anxiety disorders go to great lengths to avoid anxiety-provoking
situations
- difficulty performing their jobs, enjoying their leisure pursuits, or engaging in
social activities with their friends and families
- must be severe enough to interfere with your everyday functioning
anxiety disorder: mortality in older adults older adults with anxiety symptoms have higher rates of mortality, particularly
among African American older adults
five major forms of anxiety disorder - generalized anxiety disorder
- panic disorder
- agoraphobia
- specific phobia
prevalence of anxiety disorders in older adults Estimates are that anxiety disorders have a 12-month prevalence rate of 17.2%
among those 65 and older.
- Agoraphobia is the most frequently reported anxiety disorder (4.9%)
- followed by panic disorder (3.8%)
- animal phobia (3.5%)
- general anxiety disorder (3.1%)
- agoraphobiasocial anxiety disorder (1.3%)
generalized anxiety disorder the individual experiences an overall sense of uneasiness and concern without
a specific focus.
- very prone to worrying, especially over minor problems.
- may also feel restless and tense, have trouble concentrating, be irritable, and
have difficulty sleeping.
panic disorder involves the experience of panic attacks, in which people have the physical
sensation that they are about to die (e.g., shortness of breath, pounding heart,
and sweating palms).
- People who suffer from a panic disorder may have these episodes at
unpredictable times.
agoraphobia fear of being in an open or crowded space, or of being in a space from which
escape is difficult.
- avoid places such as elevators, shopping malls, or public transportation,
where escape during an attack would be difficult.
