Sixty-Five-Year-Old Ruth Is Talking on the Phone

question 26

Multiple Choice

Sixty-five-year-old Ruth is talking on the phone.She stops speaking to search her memory for the right word to use.This is an example of:

• A)age-related cognitive deficits.
• B)dementia.
• C)the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon.
• D)satire.

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Definitions:

Simple Conflict

A disagreement or discrepancy between individuals or groups that is straightforward and can be resolved with minimal complexity.

Pseudoconflict

A misunderstanding that arises from poor communication, leading to the perception of conflict where there is none.

Ego Conflict

A psychological struggle where two parts of one's self or desires are in opposition.

Coercive Relationship

A relationship dynamic where one party exerts control over the other through threats, intimidation, or manipulation.