The Prevalence of Dementia in Adults Over the Age of 85

question 139

Multiple Choice

The prevalence of dementia in adults over the age of 85 is ___________.

• A) 1% to 5%
• B) 10% to 15%
• C) 20% to 40%
• D) more than 50%

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Definitions:

Critical

Involving objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Temper Tantrums

Outbursts of anger and frustration, typically seen in children, that are often expressed through yelling, crying, or physical defiance.

Decision-Making Strategy

A systematic approach or method employed to choose among alternatives and make informed choices.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a given person's mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.