Elmer is 80 years old and has been diagnosed with dementia. When Elmer sees his reflection in a mirror or window, he no longer recognizes himself and instead starts yelling at the man in the mirror. Which part of consciousness appears to be disrupted in Elmer?

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Elmer's inability to recognize his own reflection indicates a disruption in his sense of self, a fundamental aspect of consciousness that allows individuals to identify themselves as separate entities.

Elmer Is 80 Years Old and Has Been Diagnosed with Dementia