BEHV 5613 - Video Study Guide Behavioral
Gerontology (LeBlanc) Exam
Which of the following are factors that contribute to the importance of providing
services with older adults?
(Select all that apply)
a decrease in the number of children who will be in need of services
population growth in individuals over the age of 65
the degree of increase in the population of older adults over the next 20 years
an upcoming demographic shift - Answer population growth in individuals over the age
of 65
the degree of increase in the population of older adults over the next 20 years
an upcoming demographic shift
Which of the following are concerns related to health and mobility issues for older
adults?
(Select all that apply)
A decrease in health and mobility can lead to a decrease in daily activities.
A decrease in health and mobility can diminish an individuals functional environment.
A decrease in health and mobility can lead to an increase in response effort.
A decrease in health and mobility can lead to individuals no longer being able to explore
their environment in ways that they used to be able to. - Answer all of the above
, Which of the following statements are descriptive of Alzheimer's disease?
(Select all that apply)
Alzheimer's disease comes with a financial burden associated with the need for care.
Alzheimer's disease and dementia can be used interchangeably.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
Alzheimer's disease affects the individual as well as their families. - Answer Alzheimer's
disease is the most common cause of dementia.
Alzheimer's disease affects the individual as well as their families.
Alzheimer's disease comes with a financial burden associated with the need for care.
Which of the following is commonly used in nursing homes to handle problem behavior?
behavior analytic consequence-based strategies
pharmacological restraint
planned ignoring
behavior analytic antecedent-based strategies - Answer pharmacological restraint
Which of the following are areas where behavior analysis can make contributions to
optimize environments?
(Select all that apply)
active treatment to prevent problem behavior and increase engagement
methods of assessment
optimal contingencies
optimal stimulus control - Answer all of the above
Gerontology (LeBlanc) Exam
Which of the following are factors that contribute to the importance of providing
services with older adults?
(Select all that apply)
a decrease in the number of children who will be in need of services
population growth in individuals over the age of 65
the degree of increase in the population of older adults over the next 20 years
an upcoming demographic shift - Answer population growth in individuals over the age
of 65
the degree of increase in the population of older adults over the next 20 years
an upcoming demographic shift
Which of the following are concerns related to health and mobility issues for older
adults?
(Select all that apply)
A decrease in health and mobility can lead to a decrease in daily activities.
A decrease in health and mobility can diminish an individuals functional environment.
A decrease in health and mobility can lead to an increase in response effort.
A decrease in health and mobility can lead to individuals no longer being able to explore
their environment in ways that they used to be able to. - Answer all of the above
, Which of the following statements are descriptive of Alzheimer's disease?
(Select all that apply)
Alzheimer's disease comes with a financial burden associated with the need for care.
Alzheimer's disease and dementia can be used interchangeably.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
Alzheimer's disease affects the individual as well as their families. - Answer Alzheimer's
disease is the most common cause of dementia.
Alzheimer's disease affects the individual as well as their families.
Alzheimer's disease comes with a financial burden associated with the need for care.
Which of the following is commonly used in nursing homes to handle problem behavior?
behavior analytic consequence-based strategies
pharmacological restraint
planned ignoring
behavior analytic antecedent-based strategies - Answer pharmacological restraint
Which of the following are areas where behavior analysis can make contributions to
optimize environments?
(Select all that apply)
active treatment to prevent problem behavior and increase engagement
methods of assessment
optimal contingencies
optimal stimulus control - Answer all of the above
