Aging and Mental Illness Quiz

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What is the common definition of old age in our society?

  • Years past the age of 60
  • Years past the age of 65 (correct)
  • Years past the age of 50
  • Years past the age of 70

Which mental disorder is characterized by chronic fatigue syndrome?

  • Autism
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Phobic anxiety
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome (correct)

What type of mental disorder is characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors?

  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (correct)
  • Eating disorders
  • Personality disorders

Which mental disorder is associated with unexplained physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue?

<p>Hypochondriasis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of mental disorder involves exaggerated worry and fear about different aspects of daily life?

<p>Phobic anxiety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mental disorder is characterized by alternating periods of extreme high and low mood?

<p>'Manic depression' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of mental disorder involves difficulties in social interaction, communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior?

<p>'Autism' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of life does conduct disorder typically onset?

<p>Adolescence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of mental disorder involves persistent hyperactivity, impulsivity, and difficulties in sustaining attention?

<p>'Hyperactivity' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of dementia?

<p>Memory deterioration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dementia is characterized by a disturbance of multiple higher cortical functions and a relatively clear and alert state of awareness?

<p>Alzheimer's disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom in individuals with subcortical dementia?

<p>Difficulty with complex intellectual tasks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dementia is often more problematic in terms of behavioral change than cognitive loss?

<p>Lewy body dementia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In dementia, which function is primarily affected when individuals struggle with retrieving recently learned information?

<p>Retrieval of new information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dementia is characterized by slowing of cognition and difficulty with complex intellectual tasks?

<p>Alzheimer's disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes dementia from delirium or certain stages of severe illness?

<p>Impairment of consciousness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dementia is the most common?

<p>Alzheimer’s disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does subcortical dementia primarily involve?

<p>Slowing of cognition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function is disrupted in individuals affected by dementia in relation to the storage of new memories?

<p>Storage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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