You see a patient in clinic who exhibits an inability to represent the location of objects with respect to herself. This deficit would be termed:
A) heading disorientation.
B) landmark agnosia.
C) spatial amnesia.
D) egocentric disorientation.

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Egocentric disorientation is a deficit in which a patient is unable to represent the location of objects with respect to themselves. They may have difficulty with tasks that require spatial awareness or navigation. Heading disorientation refers to a deficit in which a patient has difficulty with judging the direction they are facing. Landmark agnosia is a deficit in which a patient is unable to recognize familiar landmarks. Spatial amnesia refers to a deficit in which a patient has difficulty with recalling or imagining spatial information.

You See a Patient in Clinic Who Exhibits an Inability