Which of the Following Problems Is Common When Attempting to Diagnose

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following problems is common when attempting to diagnose anxiety disorders in older adults?

• A) Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with substance abuse.
• B) Older adults often over-report anxiety symptoms.
• C) Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with personality disorders.
• D) Most of the scales used to measure symptoms of anxiety have been validated only with younger adults.
• E) The DSM-IV-TR does not recognize anxiety in older populations.

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Definitions:

White Matter

Bundles of parallel axons with their associated sheath in the central nervous system.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, divided into left and right sides, responsible for controlling different functions and cognitive processes.

Commissural Fibers

Axonal connections between the hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication.

Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each specializing in different functions but working together to process information.