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1
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The elderly experience less sensitivity to alcohol and drug use as they age. T/F?

A

False

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

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True

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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

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All of the above

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

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True

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

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True

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6
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Prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age

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Ageism

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7
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What age suffers most from physical impairments?

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Elderly adults

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Progressive mental deterioration due to generalized degeneration of the brain

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Alzheimer’s disease

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9
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Disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury; marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning

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Dementia

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10
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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.

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Reminiscent therapy

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11
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Average cost of nursing home expense per year

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$50 thousand

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

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True

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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.

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Elder speak

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14
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Primary issues with the older adult population (reasons to come in for treatment)

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Depression
Physical changes
Diseases
Loneliness
Suicide
Substance abuse
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15
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Short questionnaire to show any indication of depression with older adults

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Geriatric depression scale

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16
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Physical environment setting in your clinic for older adults

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Mobility
Adequate lighting
Temperature
Handicap accessible
Adequate seating
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17
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Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression. T/F?

A

True

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18
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Women make ___for every $1 men make

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77 cents

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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

A

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

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20
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A person’s value comes from sex appeal and a person is sexually objectified

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Sexualization

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21
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Eating disorders are likely accompanied by distorted thoughts and low opinion of self. T/F?

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True

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22
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The advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men

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Feminism

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23
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Women’s rights in the military currently

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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

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24
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Tries to restrict the portrayal of violence against women, discrimination, and sexualization of women in the media

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Task force on sexualization of girls (APA task force)

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25
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Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex

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Sexism

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26
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Largest organization of feminist activists in the U.S. apart of the women’s movement. Lobby for women’s rights

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National Organization for Women

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27
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Physical, sexual or psychological harm by a current or former partner; majority of women are victims

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Intimate Partner Violence

28
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A law passed in 1972 that requires gender equity for boys and girls in every educational program that receives federal funding

A

Title IX

29
Q

Therapeutic approach most recommended for women

A

CBT

30
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Most common diagnosis for women who come into therapy

A

Depression

31
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How do researchers explain counselors feeling uncomfortable when working with people with a physical disability?

A

Lack of experience or knowledge about it

32
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Using a family member as interpreter for hearing impaired is appropriate in counseling session. T/F?

A

False

33
Q

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

A

Moral Model

34
Q

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

A

True

35
Q

What is the preferred counseling theory for individuals with disabilities?

A

Client Centered

36
Q

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

A

Handicap

37
Q

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

A

Disability

38
Q

Civil law that prohibits discrimination based on disability

A

ADA American Disabilities Act

39
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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

A

Down syndrome

40
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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

A

Minority model

41
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What model finds a diagnoses and treats the symptoms

A

Medical model

42
Q

Year when congressed passed Americans Disability Act

A

1990

43
Q

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

A

Idea Act

44
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Style of communication/language with someone with disabilities

A

Person first

45
Q

What are the 5 pillars of Islam

A 
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
46
Q

American Muslims consist of __% of the American population

A

20%

47
Q

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

A

False

48
Q

What group represents the largest population in Muslim culture?

A

Sunis

49
Q

Islam follows the teachings from what religious text?

A

Quran

50
Q

What is the primary language of Middle East?

A

Arabic

51
Q

Religion of Islam uses what religious text?

A

Quran and believe Gods word literally

52
Q

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

A

Quran

53
Q

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

A

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

54
Q

Which is not a model minority characteristic?

a. Hard work
b. Individualism
c. Smart
d. Obedience

A

Individualism

55
Q

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

A

False

56
Q

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

A

False

57
Q

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

A

True

58
Q

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

A

True

59
Q

Patriarchal and hieratichal families within Asian culture

A 
Men
Sons
Daughter husband
Mother
Daughter
60
Q

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

A

CBT & solution focused

61
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Parenting styles in Asian culture

A

Authoritarian

62
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Children and family and expectations in Asian culture

A

listen to parents and be obedient

63
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Family members may live with parents into adult age in Asian culture. T/F?

A

True

64
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Western therapies are not an approach to therapy with the Asian population. T/F?

A

True

65
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High rates of plastic surgery in Asian culture. T/F?

A

True

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