Taste, Smell, and Personality Changes With Aging Quiz
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Which of the following is a symptom that may be present in neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer’s disease?

  • Euphoria
  • Apathy (correct)
  • Extreme focus
  • Hyperactivity
  • What level of dependence is associated with 'severe' severity in DSM-5 for dementia?

  • Independent
  • Partially dependent
  • Mildly dependent
  • Fully dependent (correct)
  • In the course of dementia, which type of dementia is characterized by a remitting pattern?

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Chronic Severe TBI (correct)
  • Frontotemporal Dementia
  • Dementia due to metabolic causes
  • Which cognitive domain is not impaired in neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer’s disease?

    <p>Perceptual-Motor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stage 2 of the course of dementia implies what level of difficulties according to DSM-5 severity classification?

    <p>Difficulties with instrumental activities of daily living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dementia typically follows a progressive course?

    <p>Alzheimer's Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the mechanisms that underlie aging?

    <p>Accumulation of age products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of time clock keeps a record of how much life has been lived and how much time is left to live?

    <p>Metabolic Time Clock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of neuronal aging past mid-twenties?

    <p>Increase in lipofuscin levels in ganglion cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view of retirement according to the Lifespan developmental model?

    <p>Retirement marks the beginning of a new developmental phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of neuronal cell loss occurs by the 9th decade in some areas?

    <p>45%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism for aging involves failure of DNA repair?

    <p>Failure of DNA repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of potentially reversible dementia-like symptoms?

    <p>Alcoholism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of chronic back pain on the brain according to the text?

    <p>Causes significant reduction in gray matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cognitive function is relatively intact with age?

    <p>Recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of fluid intelligence according to the text?

    <p>Starts declining in the 70s or 80s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of cognition is more compromised with age according to the text?

    <p>Novel problem solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of zinc deficiency on taste according to the text?

    <p>Causes taste disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does pain affect cognitive functioning according to the text?

    <p>Impairs cognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the Course of DAT Stage 1?

    <p>Mood disturbance and apathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the Course of DAT Stage 2?

    <p>Moderate dependence on instrumental activities of daily living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which Course of DAT Stage 3 phase, individuals are likely to be fully dependent?

    <p>Stage 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Course of DAT Stage 4?

    <p>Progressive decline in cognitive function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals in the Course of DAT Stage 1 are most likely to exhibit which symptoms?

    <p>Psychotic symptoms and agitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the Course of DAT Stage 3?

    <p>Fully dependent in all activities of daily living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the Course of DAT Stage 1?

    <p>Mild dementia with noticeable cognitive decline in daily activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of metabolic temporoparietal hypoperfusion?

    <p>Excessive reduction in blood flow to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically characterizes the Course of DAT Stage 2?

    <p>Mild cognitive impairment with subtle changes in behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Course of DAT, what distinguishes Stage 3?

    <p>Moderate dementia with significant memory impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is associated with Course of DAT Stage 4?

    <p>Severe dementia with complete loss of independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of dementia is characterized by moderate difficulties in Stage 1 according to the DSM-5 severity classification?

    <p>Mild</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Stage 2 in the course of dementia according to DSM-5 severity classification?

    <p>Moderate difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of dementia is defined by severe difficulties in cognitive functioning in the DSM-5 severity classification?

    <p>Severe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What level of dependence is associated with 'normal' severity in Stage 1 of dementia as classified by the DSM-5?

    <p>'Normal' dependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of dementia do individuals typically see a 'mild' level of dependence according to the DSM-5 severity classification?

    <p>Stage 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Stage 4 in the course of dementia according to DSM-5 severity classification?

    <p>Severe difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of dementia are individuals typically at a 'severe' level of dependence according to the DSM-5 severity classification?

    <p>Stage 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of dementia would individuals usually exhibit 'mild' cognitive difficulties as per the DSM-5 severity classification?

    <p>Stage 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Stage 3 in the course of dementia according to the DSM-5 severity classification?

    <p>'Severe' level of dependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage in the course of dementia do individuals typically experience 'normal' difficulty as per the DSM-5 severity classification?

    <p>Stage 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Personality Disorders according to the DSM-5?

    <p>Enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior deviating from cultural expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of manifestation is NOT part of the criteria for Personality Disorders as per the DSM-5?

    <p>Physical appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the DSM-5, at what stage in life should the onset of an enduring pattern of Personality Disorder be traceable back to?

    <p>Early adulthood or adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key criterion to differentiate Personality Disorders from other mental disorders according to the DSM-5?

    <p>Clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an enduring pattern in Personality Disorders according to the DSM-5?

    <p>Pervasiveness across social contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is NOT one of the defining characteristics of Personality Disorders based on the DSM-5?

    <p>Physical comorbidities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior is a common characteristic of individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?

    <p>Consistently failing to honor financial obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age criteria must be met for a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder?

    <p>18 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a possible symptom indicating conduct disorder in an individual?

    <p>Repeatedly getting into physical fights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a distinguishing feature between Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

    <p>Strong emotional attachment to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior is indicative of deceitfulness, a symptom associated with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?

    <p>Using aliases regularly for anonymity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT typically associated with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

    <p>Inability to form close relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dysfunction is associated with the Predatory Psychopathic type of ASPD?

    <p>Left hemispheric dysfunction and low levels of arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of the brain is damaged in pseudopsychopathy, leading to symptoms like jocular attitude and disinhibition?

    <p>Left orbitomedial cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates ASPD from psychopathy according to the text?

    <p>The presence of superficial charm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor aligns with the diagnosis of ASPD according to the PCL-R assessment?

    <p>Lifestyle/Antisocial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do impulsive and reactive types with ASPD have difficulty controlling affect?

    <p>Related to right orbitofrontal deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of the Impulsive or Reactive type of ASPD?

    <p>Difficulty controlling affect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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