Reading Questions 5
MUST be 2 Full page (Not 1.5 or .175)
BOOK: Psychology of Aging: A Biopsychosocial Perspective.
Page 1
Respond to three of the questions below. These are selected from the discussion questions from the end of your chapter. Generally, being more specific is better. Remember that answers should reflect your own work and be in your own words. Points will be deducted if you are using the same description as is used in our textbook or other course materials.
1. Describe some of the reasons why older adults may use mental health services less frequently than other age groups.
2. Discuss the difference in presentation for depressive symptoms among older and younger adults.
3. Describe factors that may increase the risk of suicide among older adults.
4. Describe common sleep complaints among older adults and factors associated with sleep problems.
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Page 2
Respond to three of the questions below. These are selected from the discussion questions from the end of your chapter. Generally, being more specific is better. Remember that answers should reflect your own work and be in your own words. Points will be deducted if you are using the same description as is used in our textbook or other course materials.
1) How might race and cohort factors affect your interactions with older adults? (e.g., language use, historical events)
2) What are common ageist microaggressions?
3) What are common factors to consider when working with an older adult identifying at LGBT?
4) What resiliencies might you look for when working with older adults?
