When a neurocognitive disorder is characterized by significant memory impairment and cognitive disturbances, or significant disturbances in planning and abstracting in thought processes, it is considered to be ____.
A) delirium
B) a major neurocognitive disorder
C) a mild neurocognitive disorder
D) a neurocognitive disorder, not otherwise specified

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A major neurocognitive disorder is characterized by significant cognitive decline from a previous level of performance in one or more cognitive domains (such as memory, attention, perceptual-motor, or language abilities), which interferes with independence in everyday activities. This includes significant memory impairment and disturbances in planning and abstract thinking.

When a Neurocognitive Disorder Is Characterized by Significant Memory Impairment