Which of the following are NOT characteristics of dementia?
A) Sudden loss of the ability to move an arm or a leg
B) Sudden onset of headache
C) Gradual withdrawal from social relationships
D) Onset before age 40

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In this question, the only listed characteristic of dementia is the "gradual withdrawal from social relationships." The other answers are not characteristic of dementia. Dementia is primarily a problem found in people older than 65 years, although some individuals may develop dementia at earlier ages. Among individuals over the age of 85 years, 20% to 40% are affected by it. Dementia is not characterized by sudden headaches or sudden loss of motor function. Sudden headaches can occur in migraine, in cluster headaches, and in certain forms of stroke, as can the sudden loss of the ability to move an arm or a leg.

Which of the Following Are NOT Characteristics of Dementia