Regarding the rate of depression among the elderly, after adjusting for confounding factors, ...

Regarding the rate of depression among the elderly, after adjusting for confounding factors, researchers concluded that the rates for the elderly are
 
  A) just about equal to the rates of other adult age groups.
  B) much lower than they are for other adult age groups.
  C) much higher than they are for other adult age groups.
  D) higher than those of young adults but lower than those of middle-aged adults.

Question 2

All of the following are risk factors for having depression in old adulthood except
 
  A) being hard-of-hearing.
  B) being a male.
  C) having low socioeconomic status.
  D) having a cognitive impairment.

Question 3

The rate of major depression among the elderly is approximately __________percent, and the rate of minor depression is approximately __________ percent.
 
  A) 3; 15
  B) 13; 25
  C) 23; 25
  D) 33; 15

Question 4

The difference between minor and major depression is that minor depression
 
  A) is only seen in older adults.
  B) has fewer symptoms.
  C) is only diagnosed in women.
  D) responds to medication.

Question 5

For the past three days, Agnes has been feeling very sad and has not had the desire to do anything other than stay in bed all day. She's also been too agitated to eat or sleep. A doctor would probably diagnose Agnes with depression if she continues to feel like this for a total period of at least
 
  A) 1 week.
  B) 2 weeks.
  C) 1 month.
  D) 6 weeks.

Question 6

What percentage of people over the age of 100 rates their entire lives as good or very good?
 
  A) 14
  B) 28
  C) 42
  D) 84