The Deterioration of Memory and Thinking Caused by Ailments Such

question 37

Multiple Choice

The deterioration of memory and thinking caused by ailments such as Alzheimer's disease or a series of small strokes is called

• A) infantile amnesia.
• B) role confusion.
• C) dementia.
• D) autism.

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Definitions:

Useful Theory

A framework or system of ideas that provides significant explanatory power or practical guidance in a certain field.

Ex Post Facto Study

A research design where investigators retrospectively examine the effect of a variable on a group, without the ability to manipulate the variable.

Risk Factor Approach

A strategy in health and disease prevention that identifies and targets risk factors to reduce the likelihood of adverse health outcomes.

Placebos

Inert substances or treatments used in controlled experiments to test the efficacy of another substance or treatment.