A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease calls the fire department saying, "My smoke detectors are going off." Firefighters investigate and discover that the patient misinterpreted the telephone ringing. Which problem is this patient experiencing?

A) Hyperorality
B) Aphasia
C) Apraxia
D) Agnosia

Agnosia

A neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize and interpret sensory information, despite having functioning senses.

Hyperorality

A condition characterized by an increased desire to put objects into the mouth, often seen in neurological disorders.

Aphasia

A disorder caused by damage to parts of the brain that affects a person's ability to communicate, including speaking, understanding, reading, and writing.