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nmorano1

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Which symptom must be present in order to meet the criteria for a diagnosis of dementia?
 
  a) memory impairment
   b) vague or empty speech
   c) disturbances in planning ability
   d) disturbance in the ability to abstract

Question 2

What is the rationale for diagnosing personality disorders on Axis II with mental retardation?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

These two conditions have in common a lifetime or near-lifetime duration and stability, there are not likely to be periods of improvement or change.



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