All of the Following Are TRUE About Older People and the Environment

question 77

Multiple Choice

All of the following are TRUE about older people and the environment, EXCEPT

• A) environmental factors can be a special concern for elderly people with diabetes.
• B) indoor air quality isn't a concern for older people.
• C) environmental conditions that are difficult for young people can be especially tough on the elderly.
• D) even brief exposure to pollution can cause hospitalization for older people with breathing-related conditions.

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Definitions:

Biological Theories

Explanations in psychology that attribute complex phenomena such as personality, behavior, and mental disorders to biological factors like genetic, neurological, or evolutionary influences.

Primitive Urges

Basic, innate desires or instincts that motivate behavior.

Exposure And Response Prevention Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy aimed at reducing compulsive behaviors by encouraging patients to confront their fears and decrease their sensitivity to them.

Obsession

Persistent and intrusive thoughts, impulses, or images that cause significant anxiety or distress.