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agnosia
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Loss of the ability to recognize familiar objects. For example, a person may be unable to identify familiar sounds, such as the ringing of a doorbell (auditory agnosia), or familiar objects, such as a toothbrush or keys (visual agnosia).
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amnesia
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Loss of memory for events within a specific period of time; may be temporary or permanent.
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apraxia
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Loss of ability to perform purposeful movements. For example, a person may be unable to shave, to dress, or to perform other once-familiar and purposeful tasks.
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confabulation
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The fillinf in of a memory gap with a detailed fantasy believed by the teller. The purpose is to maintain self-esteem. It is seen in organic conditions such a Korsakoff's psychosis.
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dementia
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A progressive and usually irreversible deterioration of cognitive and intellectual functions and memory without impairment in conswciousness.
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Folstein's Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE)
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brief 30-point questionnaire test that is used to screen for cognitive impairment. It is commonly used in medicine to screen for dementia. It is also used to estimate the severity of cognitive impairment at a given point in time and to follow the course of cognitive changes in an individual over time, thus making it an effective way to document an individual's response to treatment.
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pseudodementia
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A disorder that mimics dementia.
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sundowning
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Increasing destabilization of cognitive abilities (eg., confusion) and lability of mood during the late afternoon, early evening, or night. Seen in people with cognitive disorders.
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