Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 13 Problem 13TY

Elderly people experience a significant decline in at least one area of cognitive functioning such as memory and thinking, visual perception, planning and decision. In some neurocognitive disorders they may also undergo personality changes.

If there is a significant decline in the cognitive performance then it is called as the major neurocognitive disorder.

Hence the option b is not correct.

Withdrawal symptoms from the alcohol can range from mild to severe. They are tremors, anxiety, hyper vigilance, vomiting and agitation. In its most severe form they experience hallucinations and seizures.

Another symptom is the delirium tremens that is characterized by the severe agitation and disorientation. The primary feature of delirium is disturbance in attention or awareness that occurs in the medical illness.

Hence the correct option is .