Medical Conditions and Aging Effects Quiz

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What is an example of a physical health problem that can lead to psychological symptoms?

  • Shortness of breath
  • Memory problems
  • Reduced appetite
  • Thyroid problem leading to depressive symptoms (correct)

How can anxiety manifest physically?

  • Memory problems
  • Feeling jumpy and short of breath (correct)
  • Reduced appetite
  • Thyroid issues

In the context of cultural factors, what should be considered when assessing psychopathology?

  • Willingness to speak about oneself with clinicians (correct)
  • Memory problems in older adults
  • Ethnic differences in aging
  • Genetic predisposition to mental health problems

How can normative age changes affect the perception of mental disorders?

<p>Mask true psychopathology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological force may make one feel 'jumpy'?

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

Which factor is considered to be a very strong predictor of longevity?

<p>Genes associated with inflammation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What environmental factor has been identified to reduce health risks related to disease?

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

Which of the following can lead to lower average longevity at birth for some ethnic groups?

<p>Exposure to toxins like pollution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In relation to average longevity, what do most environmental factors result from?

<p>Human activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has nearly a 5-year edge over the other in terms of average longevity?

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

What does the text define as health?

<p>A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is illness defined as?

<p>Presence of a physical or mental disease or impairment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more likely to report less stress in response to stressors according to the text?

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

What does the text suggest regarding men and stress?

<p>Men allow stress to enter their lives more than women (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is distress from illness or treatment said to impact a person's will to live based on the text?

<p>It reduces the person's will to live (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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