Delirium

question 9

Multiple Choice

Delirium

• A) can occur in a person of any age.
• B) reflects severe brain damage.
• C) develops slowly.
• D) affects perception.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer offered.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is necessary for the use and understanding of language.

Dictionary

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Memory System

The structures and processes involved in the storage and retrieval of information in the brain.