What Is the Main Reason We Do NOT Have an Effective

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason we do NOT have an effective treatment for neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

• A)The disorder affects the elderly who generally have many other health problems.
• B)We do not have a way to replace extensive brain damage.
• C)The amount of treatment research is considerably less for neurocognitive disorder than for other disorders.
• D)The cause is genetic.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention

A psycho-social intervention that aims to improve mental health by focusing on changing negative thoughts and behaviors.

Motivational Interviewing

Intervention for sufferers of substance use disorders to elicit and solidify individuals’ motivation and commitment to changing their substance use; rather than confronting the user, the motivational interviewer adopts an empathic interaction style, drawing out the user’s own statements of desire, ability, reasons, need, and, ultimately, commitment to change.

12-Step Program

A set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems.

Contingency Management Programs

Behavioral treatment methods that reward or punish individuals for adhering to or deviating from certain behaviors or objectives.