Clinical Psychology: Interventions for Older Adults

Question 1

APA (2002) notes that the most common mental health problems among older adults are, in order of incidence, __________, severe cognitive impairment, and __________.

Answer 1

• Anxiety
• Depression

Question 2

APA (2004) notes that older adults may respond to therapeutic interventions to an extent comparable with younger adults, but “often respond more _______.”

Answer 2

Slowly.

Question 3

Gatz et al. (1998) conclude that ___________ and ___________ interventions have been found effective for older adults with behavior problems associated with dementia.

Answer 3

• Behavior
• Environmental

Question 4

Gatz et al. (1998) conclude that ________ and __________ retraining have been found “probably efficacious” for patients with dementia.

Answer 4

• Memory
• Cognitive

Question 5

Gatz et al. (1998) conclude that _________, behavioral, and brief __________ therapies have been shown to be “probably efficacious” as treatments for depression.

Answer 5

• Cognitive
• Psychodynamic