Delirium Is Best Defined as

question 106

Multiple Choice

Delirium is best defined as

• A)another term for dementia.
• B)incurable.
• C)a reversible state of confusion and disorientation.
• D)a normal part of the aging process.

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Definitions:

Informational Social Influence

The influence to accept information from others as evidence about reality, often leading to conformity in ambiguous situations.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that explains the discomfort that arises from holding two conflicting beliefs, leading to changes in attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors.

Role-Playing Theory

A theory suggesting that much of behavior is influenced by society's expectations and that individuals perform roles they have learned based on social norms and expectations.

Attribution Theory

A concept in social psychology that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior, distinguishing between internal dispositions and external situations.