People growing senile may become so forgetful that they can't remember what happened a week ago, although they may have vivid memories of trivial and long-forgotten events from the past. This senility is often due to
A)Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
B)accelerated repression.
C)proactive interference.
D)cue-dependent forgetting.

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Senility, characterized by forgetfulness and vivid memories of long-past trivial events, is often due to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. These conditions affect memory and cognitive functions, leading to the symptoms described.

People Growing Senile May Become So Forgetful That They Can't