Question 1

Individuals who have the apoE4 gene ______________ of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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A)   are at increased risk
B)   have nearly a 100% chance
C)   are not at risk
D)   may or may not be at riskE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Psychological and social influences involved in dementia

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A)   help determine the onset and course.
B)   are direct causes.
C)   have no influence.
D)   have not been studied.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

In regard to dementia,the cognitive reserve hypothesis suggests that

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A)   skills acquired through formal education help compensate for the early symptoms of dementia.
B)   the more synapses one develops throughout life, the more neuronal death required before the person becomes impaired.
C)   individuals with Alzheimer's type dementia never had reserve neurons.
D)   Alzheimer's type dementia is caused by a lack of formal education.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

What is the biological version of the theory that states that formal education helps insulate people from the effects of Alzheimer's type dementia?

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A)   Mind-body hypothesis
B)   Neuronal network theory
C)   Cognitive reserve hypothesis
D)   Cortical activity theoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Compared to most disorders,Huntington's disease is very unusual because it is

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A)   the result of one gene.
B)   influenced by many genes.
C)   always a cause of dementia.
D)   associated with subcortical impairment.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Cognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities EXCEPT ______________.

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A)   memory
B)   perception
C)   dreaming
D)   attentionE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The dementia experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cortex
B)   hindbrain
C)   subcortex
D)   brain stemE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

When symptoms of dementia occur with substance dependence,they are generally associated with

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A)   toxic effects of the substances.
B)   temporary impairment in brain functioning.
C)   permanent brain damage.
D)   poor diet and self-care behaviors.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

What is the primary goal of most psychosocial treatments for dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Relieve depression
B)   Help the patient compensate for lost abilities
C)   Treat the anxiety associated with knowing that the disorder is progressive
D)   Enhance family functioningE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Explain the relationship that has been observed between formal education and the development of Alzheimer's type dementia.What theoretical and neurological explanations have been offered for this observation?

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Question 11

Which of the following are problems associated with the medications used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abilities only improve to the same point where they were 6 months prior to treatment.
B)   Any gains in ability are temporary.
C)   Many patients discontinue medication because of severe side effects and expense.
D)   All of these are significant problems with the medications used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Genetic research suggests that Alzheimer's disease is linked to

Accepted Answer

A)   Down syndrome through chromosome 21.
B)   Parkinson's Disease through a single gene.
C)   depression through chromosome 12.
D)   none of theseE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The introduction of new medications for AIDS (e.g.,HAARTs) has _________ the percentage of patients who develop dementia.

Accepted Answer

A)   increased
B)   decreased
C)   eliminated
D)   had no effect onE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Former athletes are at particular risk for ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Alzheimer's disease
B)   Parkinson's disease
C)   dementia pugilistica
D)   Huntington's diseaseE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Recent studies suggest that Ginkgo biloba has _____________ on memory.

Accepted Answer

A)   little impact
B)   a mild impact
C)   a moderate impact
D)   a major impactE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

All of the following are possible causes of dementia EXCEPT _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Alzheimer's disease
B)   chemical substances (including medications) 
C)   infectious diseases
D)   food additives and preservativesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

If the presence of a gene means you have a 100% chance of developing the disease,the gene is considered ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   deterministic
B)   reductionistic
C)   susceptible
D)   absolutistE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Alzheimer's disease progresses _______________and eventually accounts for approximately _____ % of all cases of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A)   rapidly; 40
B)   gradually; 50
C)   rapidly; 60
D)   gradually; 70E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 15: Cognitive Disorders

What is the primary goal of most psychosocial treatments for dementia?

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

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If the presence of a gene means you have a 100% chance of developing the disease,the gene is considered ________________.

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Explain the relationship that has been observed between formal education and the development of Alzheimer's type dementia.What theoretical and neurological explanations have been offered for this observation?

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Individuals who have the apoE4 gene ______________ of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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Psychological and social influences involved in dementia

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

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Alzheimer's disease progresses _______________and eventually accounts for approximately _____ % of all cases of dementia.

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The introduction of new medications for AIDS (e.g.,HAARTs) has _________ the percentage of patients who develop dementia.

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When symptoms of dementia occur with substance dependence,they are generally associated with

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Cognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities EXCEPT ______________.

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What is the biological version of the theory that states that formal education helps insulate people from the effects of Alzheimer's type dementia?

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Former athletes are at particular risk for ______________.

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Compared to most disorders,Huntington's disease is very unusual because it is

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Recent studies suggest that Ginkgo biloba has _____________ on memory.

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In regard to dementia,the cognitive reserve hypothesis suggests that

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Which of the following are problems associated with the medications used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia?

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All of the following are possible causes of dementia EXCEPT _________________.

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The dementia experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the ___________.

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Genetic research suggests that Alzheimer's disease is linked to

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