Quentin Is Suffering from a Disorder That Causes Him to Have

question 72

Multiple Choice

Quentin is suffering from a disorder that causes him to have problems recognising everyday objects. The other day he was looking at a wine glass and couldn't come up with its name. He said to his wife, "I want one of those things that you hold the wine in", but try as he did, he could not find the word "glass". This demonstrates a form of visual ________.

• A)ataxia
• B)apraxia
• C)aphasia
• D)agnosia

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Definitions:

Alcoholism

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol, often leading to physical, mental, and social impairments.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a complex, chronic mental health disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, emotions, and behavior.

Response Cost

Response cost is a behavioral intervention technique where a penalty is imposed for exhibiting undesired behaviors, leading to a decrease in those behaviors.

Reinforcing Events

Situations or occurrences that strengthen the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.