Which of the following is true about the rates of anxiety, depression, and mental distress among young (20-24-year-olds) and old adults (60-64-year-olds)?
A) The older adults have higher rates of anxiety, depression, or mental distress.
B) The older adults have lower rates of anxiety, depression, or mental distress.
C) The older adults have higher rates of mental distress but higher rates of anxiety and depression.
D) The older adults have lower rates of mental distress but higher rates of anxiety and depression.
Question 2
Older adults who are depressed are
A) likely to be religious.
B) likely to commit suicide.
C) more likely to be living alone than in a nursing home setting.
D) more likely to be Hispanic than white.
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