At 70 years of age Zaire is happily retired and enjoys spending time painting, boating, and being with his wife, grown children, and grandchildren. He is concerned about his health, because several times over the past few months he has been unable to complete certain mundane tasks without assistance. He has periods of confusion and is having more trouble creating paintings that convey what he wants them to. He is aware that his memory is impaired, because his grandchildren often tell him they played some game he doesn't remember. Zaire is probably developing
A) amnesia.
B) a psychosis.
C) crystallized dysfunction.
D) dementia.

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Zaire's symptoms suggest he may have dementia, which is a term used to describe a set of symptoms associated with a decline in memory, cognitive ability, and daily functioning. Other symptoms of dementia can include confusion, disorientation, difficulty completing tasks, and changes in mood or behavior. While amnesia can also involve memory impairment, it typically refers to a specific type of memory loss, whereas dementia involves a more general decline in cognitive function. Psychosis refers to a loss of contact with reality and is not necessarily related to cognitive decline or memory impairment. Crystallized dysfunction is not a recognized term in psychology or medicine.

At 70 Years of Age Zaire Is Happily Retired and Enjoys