EPPP Psychology

Category - Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior

Increasing depression after age 65 may be caused by which of the following? Choose all that apply.
  1. The process of aging
  2. Change in social status
  3. Decrease in income
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answers: B and C - After age 65, many individuals experience a change in their livelihood Decrease in income, loss of a partner, or deteriorating physical health, are some factors that can contribute to this change; affecting social status. The loss of a long time spouse or partner can cause a wide range of changes and can create a depressed state in most people. Thankfully, there are many individual or group counseling methods involving grief work.
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