Sally has a cognitive disorder. She has memory deficits in recalling newly learned information, past personal information, and common knowledge. She also exhibits
Deficiencies in abstract thinking, impaired judgment, aphasia, and apraxia. Finally, she
Exhibits personality changes in which she seems almost the opposite of her normal self.
Her disorder is most likely ______.
A) dementia
B) delirium
C) anencephaly
D) amnestic disorder

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The symptoms described in the scenario are characteristics of dementia, which includes memory deficits, impaired judgment, language difficulties (aphasia), and personality changes. Delirium is characterized by a sudden onset of confusion, rather than long-term cognitive deficits. Anencephaly is a congenital disorder and not related to the symptoms described. Amnestic disorder is a disorder that primarily involves memory deficits, without the additional symptoms of impaired judgment, language difficulties, and personality changes.

Sally Has a Cognitive Disorder