Question

34. (p. 580) _____ is the global term for any neurological

disorder in which the primary symptoms involve a
deterioration of mental functioning.
A. Paranoia
B. Dementia
C. Schizophrenia
D. Alzheimer's disease

Answer 1

Dementia is the global term for any neurodegenerative disorder that involves a deterioration of mental functioning.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dementia is the global term for any neurodegenerative disorder in which the primary symptoms involve a deterioration of mental functioning. It is characterized by a loss of nervous system functioning caused by neuronal death. Alzheimer's disease is one type of dementia disorder.