Mental Clutter the Tendency to Ramble May Be Especially Likely

question 6

Multiple Choice

Mental clutter The tendency to ramble may be especially likely to occur in the speech of older adults who experience "mental clutter," or an inability to:

• A)speak in an adult-like manner.
• B)focus on the gist of a story.
• C)inhibit irrelevant information.
• D)repeat the same word over and over.

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Definitions:

Stream Of Consciousness

A narrative technique that presents thoughts and feelings of a character as they occur, often disregarding narrative order.

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist who is often referred to as the father of American psychology, known for his work in pragmatism and functional psychology.

Continuous Flow

A process in which materials, information, or goods move in a constant, uninterrupted stream through various stages of production or operations.

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