Which factors interfere with the mental health of older adults because of the effect on adaptation? (Choose all that apply.)
a. Culture
b. Life events
c. Physical illness
d. Substance abuse
e. Cognitive impairment
f. Developmental transitions
B, C, E, F
a. Incorrect. Culture is likely to influence the mental health of an older adult and influence how the individual adapts but does not necessarily interfere with adaptation.
b. Correct. A life event can interfere with the mental health of an older adult because the ex-perience can interfere with the older adult's ability to adapt to the situation.
c. Correct. Physical illness can interfere with the mental health of an older adult because the illness can interfere with the individual's adaptive ability.
d. Incorrect. Substance abuse is likely to interfere with the mental health of an older adult but has a variable impact on the ability to adapt.
e. Correct. A cognitive impairment can interfere with the mental health of an older adult be-cause this impairment can destroy the older adult's ability to adapt to new situations.
f. Correct. Development transitions can interfere with the mental health of an older adult be-cause the individual can lack suitable skills necessary for adaptation through the transi-tional period.
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