Gerry is a professional athlete who has suffered multiple concussions during his career. As a result of these cumulative traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), he is suffering various symptoms, such as deperessive symptoms, anxiety, poor judgment, lack of impulse control, and problems with memory, concentration, and attention. According to the In Focus box, he is likely suffering from:
A) Alzheimer's disease.
B) chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
C) Parkinson's disease.
D) Broca's aphasia.

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The symptoms described are consistent with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative condition associated with repeated TBIs, including concussions. Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease typically have different symptom profiles, and Broca's aphasia primarily affects language expression rather than the range of symptoms described.

Gerry Is a Professional Athlete Who Has Suffered Multiple Concussions