There are fewer studies on vascular neurocognitive disorder because
a. it is less serious than Alzheimer's.
b. of its lower incidence rates.
c. its cause is clear.
d. none of the above
Question 2Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a type of amnestic disorder commonly caused by
a. depression.
b. nicotine addiction.
c. genetics.
d. alcohol abuse.
Question 3Seventy-two-year-old Mrs. Kane recently hit her head during an auto accident. Ever since then, she has been unable to remember the most basic things. For example, when shown a pencil, a ruler, and a phone, Mrs. Kane can name each object, but cannot recall these objects five minutes later. In all other ways, she appears normal. Mrs. Kane's diagnosis would probably be
a. major neurocognitive disorder.
b. delirium.
c. amnestic disorder.
d. organic brain damage.
Question 4Which of the following is a type of amnestic disorder?
a. Briquet's syndrome
b. Broca's aphasia
c. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
d. None of the above
Question 5The feature that separates amnestic disorder from major neurocognitive disorder is that amnestic disorder
a. produces a wider array of cognitive deficits.
b. is caused by neuroanatomical brain damage.
c. is the result of an accident.
d. affects memory but may leave other cognitive abilities intact.
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