Question 1

The gradual deterioration of brain functioning that affects judgment, memory, language, and other cognitive processes is called _.

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A)   major neurocognitive disorder
B)   delirium
C)   amnestic disorder
D)   mental retardationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The risk for developing neurocognitive is influenced by all of the following psychological or social factors EXCEPT

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A)   cigarette smoking.
B)   participation in sports such as boxing.
C)   personality traits such as extroversion.
D)   level of formal education.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

If Jane's neurocognitive disorder is caused by a process that has damaged her brain's dopamine pathways, it can be assumed that this condition is caused by ..

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A)   head trauma
B)   Parkinson's disease
C)   Huntington's disease
D)   neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's diseaseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

What is the approximate average survival time of a patient diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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A)   4 years
B)   8 years
C)   15 years
D)   20 yearsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

All of the following are considered deterministic genes EXCEPT .

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A)   presenilin-1
B)   presenilin-2
C)   apo E44
D)   ß­amyloid precursorE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

John was recently diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease. After researching his treatment options, he decides to try medication and attempt to make the most of his remaining abilities. John plans to stay as physically and mentally active as possible for as long as he can and to use compensation strategies if necessary. His decision

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A)   makes little sense as there are more aggressive biological treatments that are effective.
B)   seems reasonable given the fact that there are no effective treatments available.
C)   ignores the additional demands that his decision will ultimately place on his caregivers.
D)   makes little sense since intensive psychosocial intervention has been shown to be effective.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

In DSM-IV-TR, the organic mental disorders were relabeled as cognitive disorders because

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A)   almost all disorders involve brain dysfunction.
B)   delirium and dementia involve cognitive symptoms while the other disorders don't.
C)   delirium and dementia occur primarily in the very young.
D)   both a and bE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Explain how neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is usually treated. Include information about medication and psychosocial therapies. How would you characterize the success of the currently available treatment options for neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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Question 9

One of the major differences between major neurocognitive disorder caused by Alzheimer's disease and major neurocognitive disorder caused by depression is that Alzheimer's type major neurocognitive disorder

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A)   is generally reversible.
B)   is not reversible.
C)   involves a slow increase in symptoms.
D)   leads to a rapid decline in abilities.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which disorder is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)   Huntington's disease
B)   Pick's disease
C)   neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease
D)   Creutzfeldt-Jakob diseaseE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The most common cause of major neurocognitive disorder is .

Accepted Answer

A)   a history of substance abuse
B)   Alzheimer's disease
C)   improper use of prescription drugs
D)   syphilisE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

A gene with a 100% chance of causing Alzheimer disease is identified as .

Accepted Answer

A)   deterministic b susceptible
B)   relative
C)   functionalD) B) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 13

The three categories of neurocognitive disorders are

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A)   delirium, chromosomal disorders, and amnestic disorders.
B)   delirium, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
C)   Alzheimer's, delirium, and Parkinson's disease.
D)   major neurocognitive disorders, mild neurocognitive disorders, and delirium.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Of the following, which is NOT one of the potential consequences associated with caregiving for patients with neurocognitive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anxiety
B)   Depression
C)   Contagion
D)   Elder abuseE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

In the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 15, the Alzheimer's patient named Tom was shown to be _________________.

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A)   delusional
B)   angry and aggressive
C)   memory impaired
D)   muteE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The symptoms of substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder are most similar to the symptoms observed in _.

Accepted Answer

A)   vascular neurocognitive disorder
B)   neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease
C)   Huntington's disease
D)   HIV-induced neurocognitive disorderE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Research into the causes of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease indicates the influence of

Accepted Answer

A)   multiple genes.
B)   a single gene.
C)   environmental toxins.
D)   high levels of aluminum.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The greater the number of apolipoprotein (apo E4)  genes an individual possesses, the

Accepted Answer

A)   more likely the individual is to develop vascular neurocognitive disorder.
B)   less likely the individual is to develop vascular neurocognitive disorder.
C)   more likely the individual is to develop neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.
D)   less likely the individual is to develop neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease for individuals of varying educational level is that

Accepted Answer

A)   the abilities acquired through formal education create a "mental reserve" that helps offset the symptoms of the illness as they progress.
B)   the type of mental activity associated with formal education places an additional burden on the brain that makes symptoms worse once a person has the disorder.
C)   knowledge acquired through formal education helps one avoid exposure to environmental stimuli that might influence the disorder.
D)   the type of work that most college graduates pursue is less likely to expose the individual to the stressors associated with the disorder.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Symptoms of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease typically appear during the .

Accepted Answer

A)   40s and 50s
B)   50s and 60s
C)   60s and 70s
D)   70s and 80sE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 15: Neurocognitive Disorders

The symptoms of substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder are most similar to the symptoms observed in _.

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Which disorder is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain?

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One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease for individuals of varying educational level is that

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In the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 15, the Alzheimer's patient named Tom was shown to be _________________.

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What is the approximate average survival time of a patient diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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One of the major differences between major neurocognitive disorder caused by Alzheimer's disease and major neurocognitive disorder caused by depression is that Alzheimer's type major neurocognitive disorder

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Symptoms of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease typically appear during the .

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The greater the number of apolipoprotein (apo E4) genes an individual possesses, the

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The risk for developing neurocognitive is influenced by all of the following psychological or social factors EXCEPT

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Explain how neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is usually treated. Include information about medication and psychosocial therapies. How would you characterize the success of the currently available treatment options for neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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In the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 15, the Alzheimer's patient named Tom was shown to be _________________.

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