Van sometimes has trouble finding the right words to convey his thoughts.He often says,"It is right on the tip of my tongue." Like many older adults,Van is most likely __________.
A) having a harder time comprehending language
B) attending more closely to features of conversational speech
C) having trouble retrieving words from long-term memory
D) quickly losing interest in conversational topics

Question

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Van's difficulty in finding the right words suggests a problem with retrieval from long-term memory, which is a common issue for older adults. Option A is not supported by the information provided, and there is no indication that Van is attending more closely to conversation (Option B) or losing interest in it (Option D).

Van Sometimes Has Trouble Finding the Right Words to Convey