Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience
Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience
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ISBN: 9781506349206
Author: Bob Garrett, Gerald Hough
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
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To compare: Alzheimer’s disease and Korsakoff syndrome in terms of causes, symptoms, and brain areas affected.

Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Korsakoff syndrome are the forms of dementia. The Korsakoff syndrome is an amnestic disorder. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurological disorder. It is a progressive disease that destroys the brain cells and leads to memory loss and cognitive decline.

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