AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Can we prevent dementia and/or schizophrenia from developing?
A
Yes, we can prevent both
B
No, they are not preventable
C
We can ONLY prevent dementia
D
We can ONLY prevent schizophrenia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There’s no certain way to prevent all types of dementia, as researchers are still investigating how the condition develops. However, there’s good evidence that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce your risk of developing dementia when you’re older.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although there is no effective treatment or proven prevention for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, in general, leading a healthy lifestyle may help address risk factors that have been associated with these diseases. Control high blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -There is currently no way to reverse dementia. Certain medications may help slow the progress of dementia, and making certain lifestyle choices in youth and adulthood may reduce the risk of developing it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Keeping an active social life, regular exercise, and continuing activities the person enjoys, or finding new ones, can help to reduce behaviours that are out of character. Read more about activities for dementia. Other things that can help include: providing reassurance.

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