Geropsychology Quiz

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What is the study of psychological aspects of aging called?

  1. Gerontology

  2. Geropsychology

  3. Geriatrics

  4. Psychogeriatrics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Geropsychology is the study of the psychological aspects of aging, including cognitive changes, emotional changes, and social changes.

Which of the following is NOT a common cognitive change associated with aging?

  1. Decreased memory

  2. Increased attention span

  3. Slower processing speed

  4. Difficulty with problem-solving


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cognitive changes associated with aging typically include decreased memory, slower processing speed, and difficulty with problem-solving. Increased attention span is not a common cognitive change associated with aging.

Which of the following is NOT a common emotional change associated with aging?

  1. Increased anxiety

  2. Increased depression

  3. Increased optimism

  4. Increased irritability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Emotional changes associated with aging typically include increased anxiety, increased depression, and increased irritability. Increased optimism is not a common emotional change associated with aging.

Which of the following is NOT a common social change associated with aging?

  1. Decreased social interaction

  2. Increased social isolation

  3. Increased social support

  4. Increased loneliness


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social changes associated with aging typically include decreased social interaction, increased social isolation, and increased loneliness. Increased social support is not a common social change associated with aging.

What is the term for the process of successful aging?

  1. Resilience

  2. Longevity

  3. Active aging

  4. Healthy aging


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Successful aging refers to the process of aging in a way that maintains physical, mental, and social well-being.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to successful aging?

  1. Good physical health

  2. Strong social support

  3. Positive mental attitude

  4. High levels of stress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Factors that contribute to successful aging include good physical health, strong social support, and a positive mental attitude. High levels of stress is not a factor that contributes to successful aging.

What is the term for the study of the relationship between aging and mental health?

  1. Geropsychology

  2. Psychogeriatrics

  3. Geriatric psychiatry

  4. Neuropsychology of aging


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Psychogeriatrics is the study of the relationship between aging and mental health.

Which of the following is NOT a common mental health disorder in older adults?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Dementia

  4. Bipolar disorder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Common mental health disorders in older adults include depression, anxiety, and dementia. Bipolar disorder is not a common mental health disorder in older adults.

What is the term for the progressive decline in cognitive function that is associated with aging?

  1. Dementia

  2. Alzheimer's disease

  3. Mild cognitive impairment

  4. Age-related cognitive decline


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Age-related cognitive decline refers to the progressive decline in cognitive function that is associated with aging.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of dementia?

  1. Alzheimer's disease

  2. Vascular dementia

  3. Lewy body dementia

  4. Parkinson's disease


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Common types of dementia include Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia. Parkinson's disease is not a type of dementia.

What is the term for the study of the relationship between aging and physical health?

  1. Gerontology

  2. Geriatrics

  3. Psychogeriatrics

  4. Neuropsychology of aging


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Geriatrics is the study of the relationship between aging and physical health.

Which of the following is NOT a common physical health condition in older adults?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Cancer

  4. Arthritis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Common physical health conditions in older adults include heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Arthritis is not a common physical health condition in older adults.

What is the term for the study of the relationship between aging and social factors?

  1. Gerontology

  2. Geriatrics

  3. Psychogeriatrics

  4. Social gerontology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social gerontology is the study of the relationship between aging and social factors.

Which of the following is NOT a common social issue faced by older adults?

  1. Ageism

  2. Discrimination

  3. Poverty

  4. Social isolation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Common social issues faced by older adults include ageism, discrimination, and social isolation. Poverty is not a common social issue faced by older adults.

What is the term for the study of the relationship between aging and the environment?

  1. Gerontology

  2. Geriatrics

  3. Psychogeriatrics

  4. Environmental gerontology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental gerontology is the study of the relationship between aging and the environment.

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