When Interviewing Older Adults, the Examiner Should

question 17

Multiple Choice

When interviewing older adults, the examiner should:

• A) speak extremely loudly, because most older adults have significant hearing impairment.
• B) provide a written questionnaire in place of an interview.
• C) position himself or herself facing the patient.
• D) dim the lights to decrease anxiety.

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Definitions:

Built-In Fear

An innate or instinctive fear response, often to specific stimuli, that is considered to be a survival mechanism passed down through evolution.

Autonomic Arousal

Autonomic arousal refers to the activation of the autonomic nervous system, affecting physiological states such as heart rate and sweating in response to stimuli.

Cognitive Interpretation

The process of making sense of perceptions, sensations, and experiences through mental processing, often involving assigning meaning and integrating new information with existing knowledge.

Adaptive Value

The extent to which a trait or behavior increases the chances of survival and reproduction of an organism within its environment.