What is the best example of normal memory change or lapse of memory?
Occasional forgetfulness or inability to recall names or facts
Difficulty in recalling recent events
Difficulty in recalling past events
Relying on another person to remember names or important events
The Correct Answer is A
A. Occasional forgetfulness or inability to recall names or facts
This is a normal part of aging, often referred to as “senior moments,” and does not interfere significantly with daily functioning.
B. Difficulty in recalling recent events
May indicate early dementia or mild cognitive impairment, not considered normal.
C. Difficulty in recalling past events
Long-term memory is usually preserved in normal aging; trouble with past events is not typical.
D. Relying on another person to remember names or important events
Indicates greater memory difficulty, which may be a sign of cognitive decline rather than normal aging.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Alzheimer dementia
MCI is a known risk factor and often a prodromal stage for Alzheimer's disease; many people with MCI progress to Alzheimer's.
B. Dementia, non-Alzheimer type
While possible, the most common progression is to Alzheimer’s, not other forms of dementia.
C. Psychotic disorders
MCI is primarily cognitive and does not typically progress to psychotic disorders.
D. Parkinson disease
MCI is not a precursor to Parkinson's disease, which is a neurodegenerative motor disorder.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Develop close relationships with other people; to learn and experience love
This is associated with young adulthood (Erikson’s stage of Intimacy vs. Isolation), not old age.
B. Establish trusting relationships with other people
This occurs in infancy (Erikson’s stage of Trust vs. Mistrust), not in older adulthood.
C. Find a vocation or hobby where the individual can help others or in some way contribute to society
This is part of middle adulthood (Erikson’s stage of Generativity vs. Stagnation), not late adulthood.
D. Review life and gain a feeling of accomplishment or fulfillment
According to Erikson’s developmental theory, the key task of older adulthood is Ego Integrity vs. Despair, which involves life review and achieving a sense of fulfillment.
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