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1) Forgetting names of significant others and displaying…
1) Forgetting names of significant others and displaying difficulties with impulse control are examples of ____.?
Select one:
a.dementia
b.anxiety
c.delirium
d.depression
2) Marcus is 83 years old and takes a long time to think about and say what he is thinking. Simple thoughts take a lot of effort, and he needs help with his finances. He developed this condition very suddenly and has experienced a steady cognitive decline. Marcus was diagnosed with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder. What aspect of his case is unusual??
Select one:
a.It is unusual for Mild Neurocognitive Disorder to involve speech aphasia.
b.It is unusual for Mild Neurocognitive Disorder to show a steady cognitive decline.
c.It is unusual for Mild Neurocognitive Disorder to have a sudden onset.
d.It is unusual for Mild Neurocognitive Disorder to occur in someone over 80.
3) Michael has been diagnosed with a Major Neurocognitive Disorder due to Parkinson’s disease. He experiences tingling and stiffness in his arms and legs, inability to jog and jump rope, to move around quickly and to hold liquids without spilling, all these symptoms refer to the – – – – – symptoms as contained under the – – – – – cognitive domain of his NCD.
Select one:
a.physical; perceptual-motor
b.psychological; perceptual-motor
c.physical; executive ability
d.psychological; social cognition
4) A disorder that involves cognitive, psychological or behavioural abnormalities directly linked with an acquired brain dysfunction is considered a – – – – – in the DSM-5 classification system. An example of which would be – – – – -.
Select one:
a.Mild Neurocognitive Disorder; Substance Withdrawal
b.Major Neurocognitive Disorder; Down Syndrome
c.Neurocognitive Disorder; Delirium
d.Neurodevelopmental Disorder; Autism Spectrum Disorder
5) – – – – – is a Neurocognitive Disorder characterised by an acute state of confusion involving diminished awareness, disorientation, and impaired attentional skills.
Select one:
a.Dementia
b.Traumatic Brain Injury
c.Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
d.Delirium
6) Which one of the following statements is not a reason why it is important to include Neurocognitive Disorders in any text dedicated to the study of abnormal behaviour?
Select one:
a.These disorders are included in the DSM-5 classification system.
b.These disorders often produce symptoms similar to other psychological conditions and therefore are often missed.
c. The core symptoms of Neurocognitive Disorders have a high prevalence rate during childhood and therefore. Neurocognitive Disorders may underlie most conditions related to abnormal developmental behaviour.
d.These disorders place a huge amount of stress and burden on the families of those who suffer from them.
7) When a neurocognitive disorder is characterised by significant memory impairment and cognitive disturbances, or significant disturbances in planning and abstracting in thought processes, it is considered to be —– .
Select one:
a.a Neurocognitive Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified
b.delirium
c.a Mild Neurocognitive Disorder
d.a Major Neurocognitive Disorder
8) Which one of the following symptoms seen in Neurocognitive Disorders refers to an inability to recognise objects or people?
Select one:
a.apraxia
b.agnosia
c.alogia
d.aphasia
9) Strokes damaging the left hemisphere of the brain typically affect – – – – -, as well as physical movement on the right half of the body; whereas strokes occurring within the right hemisphere can – – – – – in addition to impairing motor movement on the left side of the body.
Select one:
a.speech and language proficiency; impair judgment and short-term memory
b.judgment and short-term memory; impair speech and language proficiency
c.ability to feel empathy; increase impulsivity
d.impulse control; decrease empathy
10) Thando has been diagnosed with a Major Neurocognitive Disorder. She is increasingly experiencing difficulty communicating effectively. One of the symptoms being that she has difficulty using the correct words and she consequently uses the wrong names for everyday objects. This symptom is a typical symptom of – – – – -.
Select one:
a.agnosia
b.aphasia
c.apraxia
d.anhedonia
