In Addition to Profound Cognitive Decline, the Distinguishing Features of Neurocognitive

question 179

Multiple Choice

In addition to profound cognitive decline, the distinguishing features of neurocognitive disorder due to Lewy body disease, is ________________marked by frequent periods of drowsiness and staring to space, as well as recurrent visual hallucinations and rigid body movements and stiff muscles typical of Parkinson's disease.

• A) the appearance of fluctuating alertness and attention,
• B) increased episodes of hunger
• C) episodes of extreme depression
• D) episodes of aggression

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Definitions:

Anal Character

A term from psychoanalytic theory referring to a personality type resulting from a fixation at the anal stage of development, characterized by orderliness, stubbornness, and a focus on control.

Oral Character

A personality type in psychoanalytic theory associated with issues in the oral stage of development, such as dependency.

Phallic Stage

In psychoanalytic theory, the stage of psychosexual development from about 4 to 7 years of age in which the physical focus of the libido is the penis (for boys) and its absence (for girls).

Latency Period

A stage in psychosexual development, proposed by Freud, occurring from about age six to puberty, characterized by a decrease in sexual interest and activity.