Which of the Following Statements About Language Skills of Older

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about language skills of older adults is NOT true?

• A) The vocabulary of individuals often continues to increase throughout most of the adult years.
• B) Older adults seldom report difficulty in retrieving words to use in conversation.
• C) Understanding spoken language in certain contexts is a common complaint for older adults.
• D) In less than ideal listening conditions,older adults can have difficulty in understanding speech.

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