The most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has replaced the term dementia with ______.
A) attention disorder
B) neurocognitive disorder
C) memory incapacitation
D) mental incapacitation

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The most recent version of the DSM-5 has replaced the term dementia with neurocognitive disorder. This change reflects a shift in emphasis from just memory impairment to a broader range of cognitive functions that can be affected in dementia, including language, attention, perception, and executive functioning. The term neurocognitive disorder also encompasses a broader range of conditions than just Alzheimer's disease, such as vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and Lewy body dementia.

The Most Recent Version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual