All of the following describe brain functioning in normal aging except one. Which is a symptom of dementia and is not characteristic of normal aging?
A. A gradual inability to recognize family members.
B. A very slow, slight change in cognitive functioning that stabilizes for years.
Answer (2)
Normal aging includes slight, stable cognitive changes, while inability to recognize family members is a symptom of dementia, indicating a significant decline in cognitive function. ;
The chosen option describing a symptom of dementia and not characteristic of normal aging is A, which is a gradual inability to recognize family members. Normal aging involves slight, stable cognitive changes, while dementia signifies more serious cognitive decline. Therefore, the key distinction is that normal aging does not include such severe symptoms as forgetting family members.
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