The Physical Deterioration of the Brain That Sometimes Occurs in Old

question 72

Multiple Choice

The physical deterioration of the brain that sometimes occurs in old age and causes disturbances in memory, reasoning, judgment, impulse control, and personality would be classified as

• A)a generalized neurosis.
• B)a neurocognitive disorder.
• C)a dissociative disorder.
• D)Munchausen syndrome.

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Definitions:

Later-Life Families

Families that include members who are in the later stages of life, typically involving elderly parents and their adult children, often focused on caregiving and generational support.

Child-Rearing Years

The period in an adult's life dedicated to raising and nurturing children.

Retirement

The act of leaving one's job and ceasing to work, typically due to age.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to their community.