An age-related decline in mental function characterized by difficulties with spatial orientation, memory,language, and personality is called
A) delirium agitans.
B) senile dementia.
C) persistent vegetative state.
D) somnolence of the aged.
E) progressive cerebral dysfunction.

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Senile dementia is the term used to describe the decline in mental function that comes with age. It is characterized by difficulties with spatial orientation, memory, language, and personality. Delirium agitans and somnolence of the aged are not terms commonly used to describe age-related decline in mental function, while persistent vegetative state refers to a severe brain injury and progressive cerebral dysfunction does not specifically refer to age-related decline.

An Age-Related Decline in Mental Function Characterized by Difficulties with Spatial