Mr Boudreaux Is Experiencing Memory Deficits, Along with Impairments in Language

question 175

Multiple Choice

Mr. Boudreaux is experiencing memory deficits, along with impairments in language and higher-order reasoning. Mrs. Calhoun shows memory losses, but no other cognitive deficits. Finally, Mr. Damas displays major losses of important memories with no apparent physical basis. Which disorder is correctly matched with one of these individuals?

• A) amnesic disorder - Mr. Boudreaux
• B) dementia - Mr. Damas
• C) dissociative identity disorder -- Mrs. Calhoun
• D) dissociative amnesia - Mr. Damas

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