Midterm

Question 1

The elderly experience less sensitivity to alcohol and drug use as they age. T/F?

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Alzheimer’s disease is the 5th leading cause of death among those aged 65+. T/F?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Main cause(s) of depression in elderly adults.

a. Loneliness
b. Serious disease
c. Physical causes
d. Lack of economic resources
e. All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

Suicide rates are the highest among the elderly adult population. T/F?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Over 50% of elderly adults are sexually active. T/F?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age

Answer 6

Ageism

Question 7

What age suffers most from physical impairments?

Answer 7

Elderly adults

Question 8

Progressive mental deterioration due to generalized degeneration of the brain

Answer 8

Alzheimer’s disease

Question 9

Disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury; marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning

Answer 9

Dementia

Question 10

The use of life histories - written, oral, or both - to improve psychological well-being. This form of therapeutic intervention respects the life and experiences of the individual with the aim to help the patient maintain good mental health. This therapy is often used with older people.

Answer 10

Reminiscent therapy

Question 11

Average cost of nursing home expense per year

Answer 11

$50 thousand

Question 12

Substance use with the elderly is increasing and they experience a greater sensitivity to the effects of alcohol and drug use. T/F?

Answer 12

True

Question 13

A specialized speech style used by younger adults when addressing older adults. The speaker makes accommodations that include producing shorter, less complex sentences, using simpler vocabulary, filler words, fragmented sentences, lexical filters, and repetition.

Answer 13

Elder speak

Question 14

Primary issues with the older adult population (reasons to come in for treatment)

Answer 14

Depression
Physical changes
Diseases
Loneliness
Suicide
Substance abuse

Question 15

Short questionnaire to show any indication of depression with older adults

Answer 15

Geriatric depression scale

Question 16

Physical environment setting in your clinic for older adults

Answer 16

Mobility
Adequate lighting
Temperature
Handicap accessible
Adequate seating

Question 17

Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression. T/F?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Women make ___for every $1 men make

Answer 18

77 cents

Question 19

What is a feminist counselor believe?

a. Men are the source of all women’s problems
b. Women can only accomplish goals of men are disempowered
c. The patriarchal nature of US society contributes to many problems women face
d. All of the above

Answer 19

The patriarchal nature of U.S. society contributes to many problems women face

Question 20

A person’s value comes from sex appeal and a person is sexually objectified

Answer 20

Sexualization

Question 21

Eating disorders are likely accompanied by distorted thoughts and low opinion of self. T/F?

Answer 21

True

Question 22

The advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men

Answer 22

Feminism

Question 23

Women’s rights in the military currently

Answer 23

Says equal rights, but women are still discriminated against and men frequently get higher positions over women; still positions where women cannot get because of physical ability

Question 24

Tries to restrict the portrayal of violence against women, discrimination, and sexualization of women in the media

Answer 24

Task force on sexualization of girls (APA task force)

Question 25

Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex

Answer 25

Sexism

Question 26

Largest organization of feminist activists in the U.S. apart of the women’s movement. Lobby for women’s rights

Answer 26

National Organization for Women

Question 27

Physical, sexual or psychological harm by a current or former partner; majority of women are victims

Answer 27

Intimate Partner Violence

Question 28

A law passed in 1972 that requires gender equity for boys and girls in every educational program that receives federal funding

Answer 28

Title IX

Question 29

Therapeutic approach most recommended for women

Answer 29

CBT

Question 30

Most common diagnosis for women who come into therapy

Answer 30

Depression

Question 31

How do researchers explain counselors feeling uncomfortable when working with people with a physical disability?

Answer 31

Lack of experience or knowledge about it

Question 32

Using a family member as interpreter for hearing impaired is appropriate in counseling session. T/F?

Answer 32

False

Question 33

What model focuses on defect of some form of sin or moral lapse?

Answer 33

Moral Model

Question 34

The ADA protects civil rights for individuals with disabilities. T/F?

Answer 34

True

Question 35

What is the preferred counseling theory for individuals with disabilities?

Answer 35

Client Centered

Question 36

A condition that markedly restricts a person’s ability to function physically, mentally or socially

Answer 36

Handicap

Question 37

A physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses or activities

Answer 37

Disability

Question 38

Civil law that prohibits discrimination based on disability

Answer 38

ADA American Disabilities Act

Question 39

A congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect, causing intellectual impairment and physical abnormalities including short stature and a broad facial profile. It arises from a defect involving chromosome 21, usually an extra copy

Answer 39

Down syndrome

Question 40

The Asian American model minority stereotype may convey the sense that all Asian Americans are at a level with great success and good income and almost no crime disregarding whole groups of Asian Americans that are the opposite to that

Answer 40

Minority model

Question 41

What model finds a diagnoses and treats the symptoms

Answer 41

Medical model

Question 42

Year when congressed passed Americans Disability Act

Answer 42

1990

Question 43

Entitles each student with a disability to a free public education and get their needs met in the public facility according to regulations schools have to follow

Answer 43

Idea Act

Question 44

Style of communication/language with someone with disabilities

Answer 44

Person first

Question 45

What are the 5 pillars of Islam

Answer 45

``` Faith Prayer Giving zakat (support of the needy) Fasting during the month of Ramadan Pilgrimage to Makkah once in a lifetime for those who are able ```

Question 46

American Muslims consist of __% of the American population

Answer 46

20%

Question 47

The woman is the head of the household in Muslim cultures. T/F?

Answer 47

False

Question 48

What group represents the largest population in Muslim culture?

Answer 48

Sunis

Question 49

Islam follows the teachings from what religious text?

Answer 49

Quran

Question 50

What is the primary language of Middle East?

Answer 50

Arabic

Question 51

Religion of Islam uses what religious text?

Answer 51

Quran and believe Gods word literally

Question 52

The central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God

Answer 52

Quran

Question 53

What U.S. institute tracks immigration and migration into our country; what do they do?

Answer 53

Minority Policy Institute; policy development in terms of economics, health care concerns, etc.

Question 54

Which is not a model minority characteristic? a. Hard work b. Individualism c. Smart d. Obedience

Answer 54

Individualism

Question 55

Asian American students are pressured to leave the home. T/F?

Answer 55

False

Question 56

An example of acculturation is consistently using ones native language. T/F?

Answer 56

False

Question 57

It is important in the Asian culture how others view them or their identity. T/F?

Answer 57

True

Question 58

Mental health services are under utilized to avoid shame in Asian culture. T/F?

Answer 58

True

Question 59

Patriarchal and hieratichal families within Asian culture

Answer 59

``` Men Sons Daughter husband Mother Daughter ```

Question 60

What types of treatment approaches/therapies are top 2 for Asian culture

Answer 60

CBT & solution focused

Question 61

Parenting styles in Asian culture

Answer 61

Authoritarian

Question 62

Children and family and expectations in Asian culture

Answer 62

listen to parents and be obedient

Question 63

Family members may live with parents into adult age in Asian culture. T/F?

Answer 63

True

Question 64

Western therapies are not an approach to therapy with the Asian population. T/F?

Answer 64

True

Question 65

High rates of plastic surgery in Asian culture. T/F?

Answer 65

True