The physical deterioration of the brain that sometimes occurs in old age and causes disturbances in memory,reasoning,judgment,impulse control,and personality is called

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Dementia is a syndrome characterized by the progressive and irreversible decline in cognitive function due to brain damage. It affects memory, language, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities. It is primarily associated with old age, but can also occur in younger individuals due to other underlying conditions. Neither generalized neurosis, dissociative disorder nor Munchausen syndrome involve physical deterioration of the brain.

The Physical Deterioration of the Brain That Sometimes Occurs in Old