The disorders that are characterized by impairments in cognition caused by a medical condition such as Alzheimer's disease were once called organic brain disorders.

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This statement is true. The term "organic brain disorders" was commonly used to describe conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, which are caused by physical changes in the brain's structure and function. However, this term has now fallen out of favor as it implies a separation between "organic" and "non-organic" conditions that is not always accurate or useful.

The Disorders That Are Characterized by Impairments in Cognition Caused