The Defining Characteristic of Alzheimer's Disease Is the Prevalence in Brain

question 82

Multiple Choice

The defining characteristic of Alzheimer's disease is the prevalence in brain tissue of ___________ which are called plaques.

• A) tangled clumps of neurons and disintegrating nerve cell branches
• B) abnormal groups of dopamine-using neurons
• C) random tangled sprouting of new dendrites and axons
• D) progressive patches of atrophy in the thalamus

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Definitions:

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, sociability, and a high level of activity.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Neuroticism

A characteristic defining a person who frequently experiences feelings of emotional unpredictability, restlessness, irritability, apprehension, and melancholy.

Maturity Principle

The theory that individuals tend to become more emotionally stable and socially mature as they age.