Sixty-five-year-old Ruth stops speaking to search her memory for the name of her daughter's dog, which she is confident she knows well. This is an example of
A) metaphor.
B) dementia.
C) the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon.
D) satire.

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The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon is a common experience where someone is unable to recall a familiar word or name. It often occurs in older adults and is not necessarily a sign of dementia or other cognitive impairments. In this scenario, Ruth's difficulty recalling the dog's name is an example of the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon.

Sixty-Five-Year-Old Ruth Stops Speaking to Search Her Memory for the Name