Each of the Following Is True of the Tip-Of-The-Tongue Phenomenon

question 136

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true of the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon except ________.

• A) its frequent occurrence is linked to early-stage Alzheimer's disease
• B) it is more likely to occur as people get older
• C) the harder you try to recall the word, the worse it becomes
• D) it is more likely to occur during stressful situations

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Definitions:

Altered State

A condition which is significantly different from a normative waking state, due to various factors like meditation, drugs, or sleep deprivation.

Brain Activity

The various physical and physiological functions carried out by the brain, including neural activity, blood flow, and energy consumption.

Circadian Rhythm

An internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle over a roughly 24-hour period.

Dissociation

describes a psychological state in which a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity, often as a response to traumatic events.