A decline in cognitive abilities beyond what would be expected from normal aging would be termed ______.
A) Alzheimer's disease
B) delirium
C) Parkinson's disease
D) mild neurocognitive disorder

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Mild neurocognitive disorder refers to a significant decline in cognitive abilities that is beyond what would be expected from normal aging, but does not meet the criteria for dementia or other neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. Delirium refers to a sudden and severe confusion and disorientation that often occurs in older adults, whereas Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease are specific neurological disorders with distinct symptoms and characteristics.

A Decline in Cognitive Abilities Beyond What Would Be Expected