A Specific Condition or Event in the Environment That Challenges

question 137

Essay

A specific condition or event in the environment that challenges or threatens a person is called a(n)__________.

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Definitions:

Vascular Disease

A class of diseases affecting the vascular system, which includes arteries, veins, and capillaries, leading to restricted blood flow.

Pseudo-Dementia

Cognitive impairment similar to that of dementia but reversible. May be brought on by depression, nutritional deficiency, thyroid disorder, or any one of a number of other diseases; symptoms may also occur as side effects from medications.

Bonafide Dementia

Genuine cognitive decline that significantly impairs everyday functioning, differentiated from temporary cognitive issues by its persistence and worsening over time.

Neurocognitive Disorder

A category of conditions that significantly affect cognitive functions such as learning, memory, and perception.