It Can Be Difficult to Diagnose Depression in Older Adults

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Multiple Choice

It can be difficult to diagnose depression in older adults because the presentation of mood disorders is often complicated by another variable.What is that variable?

• A)substance abuse
• B)symptoms of menopause
• C)the presence of medical illnesses or symptoms of dementia
• D)family members who are unwilling to admit there are psychological problems in their elderly relatives

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Definitions:

Rogers

Pertains to Carl Rogers, a significant American psychologist and a founding figure of the humanistic psychology movement.

Humanistic Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes individual potential for growth, and focuses on the self and the individual's unique perception of the world, promoting a more holistic perspective of mental health.

Negative Aspects

Refers to the unfavorable or detrimental features, effects, or impacts associated with a situation, process, or thing.

Self-Actualizing

The process of realizing and fulfilling one's own potential and capabilities, often considered the pinnacle of personal development in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.