A progressive erosion of mental functioning that was formerly known as dementia is now called
A) brain plasticity.
B) menopause.
C) neurocognitive disorder.
D) a death-deferral phenomenon.

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The term "neurocognitive disorder" is now used in place of "dementia" to describe a progressive loss of cognitive abilities, such as memory, judgment, and language skills. A is incorrect as brain plasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt. B is incorrect as menopause is a natural and normal process of hormonal changes in women's bodies. D is incorrect as a death-deferral phenomenon refers to the trend of people living longer and delaying mortality, not related to neurocognitive disorders.

A Progressive Erosion of Mental Functioning That Was Formerly Known