Which of the following is a degenerative brain disease that leads to progressive and irreversible dementia and is characterized by memory loss and deterioration of other cognitive functions, including judgment and ability to reason?

A. Korsakoff's syndrome
B. Alzheimer's disease
C. dementia
D. Parkinson's disease


Answer: B

Psychology

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