The text presents a case study of a retired man who was hospitalized by his wife and son. He is typical of many patients ultimately diagnosed with Alzheimer's in that __________.
A. he had become violent toward family members
B. he never lost his orientation for time and person
C. he had good memory for remote events but no memory for events that just occurred
D. he became hypochondriacal and performed repetitive, meaningless rituals
Answer: C
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