Your 83-Year-Old Uncle Has Always Been a Very Entertaining Storyteller

question 239

Multiple Choice

Your 83-year-old uncle has always been a very entertaining storyteller.In the past few years,he has been having difficulty remembering the names of people who are important for his stories.What difficulty is your uncle experiencing?

• A)tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
• B)Stroop phenomenon
• C)gotcha memory
• D)forgetful memory

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Definitions:

Amplitude

In physics, the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

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REM Sleep

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