1. What is geropsychology? What kinds of special pressures and upsets are faced by elderly persons? pp. 502–503

2. How common is depression among the elderly? What are the possible causes of this disorder in aged persons, and how is it treated? pp. 503–505

3. How prevalent are anxiety disorders among the elderly? How do theorists explain the onset of these disorders in aged persons, and how do clinicians treat them? p. 505

4. Describe and explain the kinds of substance abuse patterns that sometimes emerge among the elderly. pp. 505–508

5. What kinds of psychotic disorders may be experienced by elderly persons? pp. 508–509

6. What is delirium? pp. 509–511

7. How common are neurocognitive disorders among the elderly? Describe the clinical features and course of Alzheimer’s disease. pp. 511–514

8. What are the possible causes of Alzheimer’s disease? pp. 513–516

9. Can Alzheimer’s disease be predicted? What kinds of interventions are applied in cases of this and other neurocognitive disorders? pp. 516–521

10. What issues regarding aging have raised particular concern among clinicians? pp. 522–524