What Is the Medical Definition of Dementia, and What Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the medical definition of dementia, and what is one example of dementia?

• A) Dementia is a violent condition where an individual poses a criminal threat to him- or herself and others. An example is pyromania.
• B) Dementia is an impairment of mental function characterized by memory loss, confusion, and disorientation. An example is Alzheimer's disease.
• C) Dementia is an irrational, obsessive fear. An example is agoraphobia.
• D) Dementia is a loss of consciousness. An example is coma.

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Definitions:

Leftover Arousal

The residual physiological and emotional arousal that persists after the initial stimulus or event has concluded.

Self-Regulatory Perseveration Theory

A theoretical framework that explains how individuals persist in self-regulation towards goals even in the face of obstacles or failure.

Unattainable Goal

A goal that cannot be achieved, regardless of the effort or strategies applied due to its inherent impossibility or unrealistic nature.

Central to Their Self-Esteem

A phrase describing components or aspects of a person's life that are fundamentally important to their overall sense of worth or value.