Which of the Following Is True Regarding Psychological Disorders in the Elderly

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding psychological disorders in the elderly?

• A)Prevalence of mental disorders increases with age
• B)Complaints (but not prevalence)increase with age
• C)Cognitive impairments are the most common problem
• D)Most disorders are not amenable to psychotherapy

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Definitions:

Therapy

A treatment aimed at relieving emotional distress and mental health problems, typically involving verbal communication with a healthcare professional.

Implosive Techniques

Therapeutic techniques intended to help individuals confront feared situations or thoughts in a controlled manner to reduce anxiety.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Operant Conditioning

A process of learning in which behavior that leads to satisfying consequences is likely to be repeated.