One of the Major Difficulties in Determining Whether an Older

question 58

Multiple Choice

One of the major difficulties in determining whether an older adult is suffering from a depressive disorder is

• A) many people feel that it is normal for older people to be depressed.
• B) older people don't want to admit that they feel depressed.
• C) many older people experience higher levels of sadness, but not true depression.
• D) other medical problems have similar symptoms to depressive disorders.
• E) depressive disorders are not common among older adults.

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Definitions:

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be stored, processed, or transmitted, often used in the context of memory or data transfer.

Listening Skills

Refer to the ability to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process, crucial for effective interpersonal relations.

Body Language

The nonverbal signals that we use to communicate our feelings and intentions to others, including gestures, postures, and facial expressions.

Suspend Judgment

The practice of withholding judgment or conclusion until all evidence has been considered or more information is obtained.