Otis Brown is a 27 year-old African American gentleman who recently had a motorcycle accident while driving on the interstate. Although Otis wore a helmet, he suffered severe head trauma. There is no evidence that he suffered disturbances with language, his ability to carry out motor activities, to recognize common objects, or to plan or organize activities. However, Otis does have difficulty with his memory and is unable to transfer any newly learned information into long-term memory. What would be the most likely diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder for Otis?

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Otis's symptoms of severe head trauma and difficulty with memory, specifically with transferring newly learned information into long-term memory, indicate that he most likely has a traumatic brain injury. This type of injury can result in neurocognitive disorders that affect memory, attention, and other cognitive functions. Choices A, B, and C are not appropriate diagnoses for Otis's symptoms.

Otis Brown Is a 27 Year-Old African American Gentleman Who