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age-associated memory impairment correct answers Age-related changes in mental processes, such as a decline in shor-term memory and cognitive skills. Alzheimer disease (AD) correct answers Progressive, degenerative disease of the brain of unknown origin, resulting in the person's inability to process and integrate new information and retrieve memory. behavior modification correct answers In psychology, a form of treatment used to change behavior by giving positieve feedback for desired behavior and negative feedback for undesirable behavior. benign senescent forgetfulness correct answers Term used to describe age-related changes in mental processes, including a slight decline in short-term memory and cognitive skills. creative behavioral therapies correct answers Psychosocial intervention that includes art, music, and humor, and that can allow for self-expression and alleviate anxiety and depression. delirium correct answers Acute confusional state that can occur sudenly or over a long period as a result of an underlying biologic cause or psychological stressor. dementia correct answers Neurologic condition characterized by the following cognitive defects: impaired memory, disturbed intellectual function, and inability to problem solve. depression correct answers Mental state characterized by feelings of sadness, despair and discouragement, ranging from mild to major symptoms. electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) correct answers Treatment that consists of electric shock to the brain, for severe depression that fails to respond to medication or psychotherapy. nocturnal delirium correct answers The appearance of or increase of symptoms of confusion or agitation associated with the late afternoon or early evening hours, usually continuing into the night; also known as sundowning or sundown syndrome.