Now in his late 40s, Scotty has abused alcohol since early adolescence. He experiences severe memory limitations, as well as daytime drowsiness and frequent disorientation. Scotty appears to suffer from ______.
A) Korsakoff's syndrome
B) Broca's aphasia
C) alcohol myopia
D) Wernicke's aphasia

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The symptoms described suggest that Scotty is suffering from Korsakoff's syndrome, a disorder associated with long-term alcohol abuse that results in severe memory impairments and other cognitive deficits. Broca's aphasia and Wernicke's aphasia are language disorders, while alcohol myopia is a term used to describe alcohol-related cognitive impairments that are relatively short-lived and typically do not persist beyond the period of intoxication.

Now in His Late 40s, Scotty Has Abused Alcohol Since