The disruption of short-term memory, perceptual skills, and higher-level cognitive abilities for people with dementia can also lead to

a. hallucinations.
b. disruptions of judgment.
c. aggressive outbursts and use of obscene language.
d. disorientation to time, place and person.


Answer: b.

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