What is an important reason that DSM-5 has replaced the broad diagnostic category of "dementia" with the term "major neurocognitive disorder"?
A) "Dementia" is not a very appropriate term for younger adults who have cognitive problems
B) "Dementia" is not a very appropriate term for elderly people with cognitive problems
C) The AARP filed a lawsuit against the American Psychological Association because of the stigma associated with the word "dementia."
D) Only Alzheimer's disease can be considered "dementia," therefore the term was redundant.

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"Dementia" was considered not very appropriate for younger adults who have cognitive problems, which is why the DSM-5 replaced it with "major neurocognitive disorder" to encompass a broader range of cognitive issues across different age groups.

What Is an Important Reason That DSM-5 Has Replaced the Broad