Which of the Following Is the Most Common Explanation Given

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most common explanation given by researchers for the low rate of depression among older adults?

• A)Older people generally develop dementia, so they don't know they are depressed.
• B)As people age, they develop adaptive coping skills and a psychologically healthier outlook on life.
• C)Older adults tend to be in denial regarding the status of their psychological well-being.
• D)The elderly usually decline requests for participation in research studies on mental health.

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Definitions:

Primary Aim

The main goal or objective that an individual, group, or project is seeking to achieve.

Psychoanalysts

Professionals in a field of psychology that studies the unconscious mind and uses techniques like free association and dream analysis for therapy.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

Anxiety-laden Material

Content or information that causes or is associated with feelings of anxiety.