Older Adults Experience All of the Following Changes in Language

question 95

Multiple Choice

Older adults experience all of the following changes in language EXCEPT

• A)they use less complex sentences than younger adults do.
• B)they show refinements in the pragmatic use of language.
• C)their knowledge of semantics increases.
• D)their knowledge of grammar decreases.

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Definitions:

Ideological Predecessors

Individuals or groups whose beliefs and philosophies influence and pave the way for future generations or movements.

Clash in Values

A situation where differing cultural, ethical, or personal beliefs and values lead to conflicts or disagreements between individuals or groups.

Ethnic Wars

Conflicts arising between ethnic groups often based on cultural, religious, or racial differences.

Balkans

A geographic and cultural region in Southeast Europe, known for its complex history and ethnic diversity, including countries like Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.