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Questions and Answers
Is it permissible to make decisions for someone with severe dementia without their consent if they have difficulties communicating?
Is it permissible to make decisions for someone with severe dementia without their consent if they have difficulties communicating?
- Yes, it is permissible
- Only if there is a guardian involved
- Only in emergency situations
- No, it is not permissible (correct)
What percentage of Australians die when they are 75 years of age or older?
What percentage of Australians die when they are 75 years of age or older?
- 46%
- 86% (correct)
- 26%
- 66%
Young adults aged 18-39 are most likely to experience ageism as which of the following?
Young adults aged 18-39 are most likely to experience ageism as which of the following?
- Having their ideas valued
- Receiving unsolicited assistance
- Condensed to or ignored, particularly at work (correct)
- Being promoted based on skills
Which of the following responses is incorrect according to Baltes’ Lifespan Development Theory?
Which of the following responses is incorrect according to Baltes’ Lifespan Development Theory?
Which of the following was not one of the 5 priorities identified by the Honourable Mark Butler for public policy on ageing?
Which of the following was not one of the 5 priorities identified by the Honourable Mark Butler for public policy on ageing?
Measuring brain activity via EEG provides what type of spatial resolution?
Measuring brain activity via EEG provides what type of spatial resolution?
What emotion-related finding was highlighted in the Nook et al reading regarding emotional differentiation?
What emotion-related finding was highlighted in the Nook et al reading regarding emotional differentiation?
Which of the following best describes ageism faced by young adults?
Which of the following best describes ageism faced by young adults?
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Study Notes
Decision-Making for People with Dementia
- It is possible to make decisions for someone with severe dementia without their consent if they have difficulty communicating.
Ageism
- Young adults aged 18-39 experience ageism in various forms, particularly at work.
- They may be turned down for jobs, condescended to, ignored, or given help without being asked.
Australian Mortality Rate
- 66% of Australians die at the age of 75 years or older.
Baltes’ Lifespan Development Theory
- Development is a lifelong process, meaning it continues throughout all stages of life.
- Development varies both within and between individuals
- Development is influenced by contextual and historical factors.
- Development does not stop in older adulthood.
Emotional Differentiation
- Older adults are more likely to report feeling one emotion at a time.
Priorities for Public Policy on Ageing
- The Honourable Mark Butler identified five priorities for public policy on ageing.
- Tackling age-based discrimination.
- Sustaining good health.
- Investing in technologies that can maintain independence.
- Giving back control to people.
- Keeping older Australians out of poverty.
Measuring Brain Activity
- Electroencephalography (EEG) provides good temporal resolution (accuracy in measuring time) but poor spatial resolution (accuracy in measuring location).
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