The deterioration of memory and thinking caused by ailments such as Alzheimer's disease or a series of small strokes is called

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Dementia refers to the decline in cognitive function that results from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia (caused by small strokes). Infantile amnesia refers to the inability to remember events from early childhood, role confusion is a term used in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, and autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication.

The Deterioration of Memory and Thinking Caused by Ailments Such