9/9/2020 Module 8 Exam- Requires Respondus LockDown Browser: Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology- Williams
Question 1 pts
True or false? In most modern industrialized societies, death is defined as
the cessation of higher cortical processes.
True
Correct! False
pts
Question 2
Which of the following age-related brain changes are thought to
harm cells and possibly contribute to Alzheimer’s disease?
Atrophy in parts of the brain
Inflammation
Production of free radicals
Correct!
All of the above
pts
Question 3
For the following descriptions, identify the most likely type of
neurocognitive disorder most likely indicated by these symptoms
and situations.
Ms. Main has been experiencing cognitive impairment for over a
decade. Although she is physically healthy, her memory problems have
steadily worsened and she is now starting to forget her husband’s name.
Correct! Alzheimer’s Disease
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Vascular Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Prion Disease
HIV Infection
Substance/Medication Induced
Traumatic Brain Injury
pts
Question 4
True or false? Alzheimer’s Disease can cause personality changes.
Correct! True
False
pts
Question 5
Which of the following are true about early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease?
Correct! Signs typically appear between a person’s mid-thirties and mid-60’s
Signs typically appear in someone’s 20’s
Signs typically appear in someone’s 70’s
Signs typically appear in a person’s mid-60’s
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Question 1 pts
True or false? In most modern industrialized societies, death is defined as
the cessation of higher cortical processes.
True
Correct! False
pts
Question 2
Which of the following age-related brain changes are thought to
harm cells and possibly contribute to Alzheimer’s disease?
Atrophy in parts of the brain
Inflammation
Production of free radicals
Correct!
All of the above
pts
Question 3
For the following descriptions, identify the most likely type of
neurocognitive disorder most likely indicated by these symptoms
and situations.
Ms. Main has been experiencing cognitive impairment for over a
decade. Although she is physically healthy, her memory problems have
steadily worsened and she is now starting to forget her husband’s name.
Correct! Alzheimer’s Disease
1/7
, 9/9/2020 Module 8 Exam- Requires Respondus LockDown Browser: Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology- Williams
Vascular Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Prion Disease
HIV Infection
Substance/Medication Induced
Traumatic Brain Injury
pts
Question 4
True or false? Alzheimer’s Disease can cause personality changes.
Correct! True
False
pts
Question 5
Which of the following are true about early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease?
Correct! Signs typically appear between a person’s mid-thirties and mid-60’s
Signs typically appear in someone’s 20’s
Signs typically appear in someone’s 70’s
Signs typically appear in a person’s mid-60’s
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