19 Questions
What is the common definition of old age in our society?
Years past the age of 65
Which mental disorder is characterized by chronic fatigue syndrome?
Chronic fatigue syndrome
What type of mental disorder is characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Which mental disorder is associated with unexplained physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue?
Hypochondriasis
What type of mental disorder involves exaggerated worry and fear about different aspects of daily life?
Phobic anxiety
Which mental disorder is characterized by alternating periods of extreme high and low mood?
'Manic depression'
What type of mental disorder involves difficulties in social interaction, communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior?
'Autism'
In which stage of life does conduct disorder typically onset?
Adolescence
What type of mental disorder involves persistent hyperactivity, impulsivity, and difficulties in sustaining attention?
'Hyperactivity'
What is the primary characteristic of dementia?
Memory deterioration
Which type of dementia is characterized by a disturbance of multiple higher cortical functions and a relatively clear and alert state of awareness?
Alzheimer's disease
What is a common symptom in individuals with subcortical dementia?
Difficulty with complex intellectual tasks
Which type of dementia is often more problematic in terms of behavioral change than cognitive loss?
Lewy body dementia
In dementia, which function is primarily affected when individuals struggle with retrieving recently learned information?
Retrieval of new information
Which type of dementia is characterized by slowing of cognition and difficulty with complex intellectual tasks?
Alzheimer's disease
What distinguishes dementia from delirium or certain stages of severe illness?
Impairment of consciousness
Which type of dementia is the most common?
Alzheimer’s disease
What does subcortical dementia primarily involve?
Slowing of cognition
Which function is disrupted in individuals affected by dementia in relation to the storage of new memories?
Storage
Test your knowledge about the causes of mental illness and the impact of aging on cognition. Explore the vulnerability factors such as genetics, early environment, and life events. Understand the unique pressures and biological changes associated with old age.
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