Which of the Following Is an Example of an Independent

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an independent executive agency?

• A) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• B) the Department of Health and Human Services
• C) the Consumer Product Safety Commission
• D) the Tennessee Valley Authority

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Definitions:

Neurocognitive Disorder

A class of disorders characterized by primary clinical deficits in cognitive functioning that significantly affect daily living.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventual loss of ability to perform everyday activities.

Major Neurocognitive Disorder

A brain disorder characterized by a deteriorating course of deficits in neurocognitive functioning (e.g., memory, attention) that interferes significantly with independent living.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and is the most common cause of dementia.