The statement, "The lady in the mirror took my dress," is an example of
a. Long-term memory loss
b. Short-term memory loss
c. Altered perception
d. Altered problem solving
C
Because of alterations in perceptions or ability to interpret the environment accurately, an older adult may lose her familiarity with things such as mirrors and not recognize the reflection as herself. This is not an example of memory loss (responses A and B) or an alteration in problem solving (response D).
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