AP Psychology : Theories of Abnormal Psychology
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Example Question #30 : Defining And Diagnosing Disorders
Which of the following are early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease:
I. Feeling confused about time and location
II. Changes in personality
III. Multiple personalities
IV. Inhibited coordination
V. Increased blood pressure
I, II, & IV
II, III, & IV
II only
IV & V
I, II, & III
I, II, & IV
Early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include feeling confused about time and location, changes in personality and inhibited coordination. The disease follows a set of stages, but everyone expresses the symptoms differently. Alzheimer's can be easily misdiagnosed in early stages because of such deeply internalized symptoms.
Example Question #41 : Theories Of Abnormal Psychology
What percentage of Alzheimer's cases are considered early-onset?
Estimates vary, but early-onset cases make up somewhere between four to six percent of all cases. In the past, early-onset was considered the same disease as Alzheimer's because of the symptomatic similarities. However, scientists now believe Alzheimer's disease encompasses more than one distinct disease.
Example Question #42 : Theories Of Abnormal Psychology
What age of Alzheimer's diagnosis is considered to be early onset?
None of these
The lines are rather blurry, but cases are considered early onset Alzheimer's when diagnosis occurs in the 40s or 50s. Along with the age of onset, early-onset diagnosis is based on symptomatic criteria. Unfortunately, the only way to determine the exact class of dementia, an autopsy is required to examine brain tissue.
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