Delirium Has a ________ Onset and Dementia Has a ________

question 82

Multiple Choice

Delirium has a ________ onset and dementia has a ________ onset.

• A) rapid; gradual
• B) extensive brain damage; localized brain damage
• C) slow recovery; rapid recovery
• D) interference with complex processing; interference with simple processing

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Definitions:

Intellectual Ability

The capacity to perform mental activities—thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving—at a higher level of complexity and efficiency.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Cognitive-behaviour Therapy

A form of psychological treatment that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.