A TOT (tip-of-the-tongue) experience is
A) a simple momentary retrieval failure for information that is otherwise accessible.
B) a sign of decline in episodic memory.
C) more common in younger than in older adults.
D) evidence of a failing long-term memory.

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A TOT experience is a temporary inability to retrieve a word, name, or other information that is known and stored in memory. It is a common retrieval failure and not a sign of memory decline or long-term memory failure. TOT experiences are likely to occur more frequently as people age, but they occur across the lifespan.

A TOT (Tip-Of-The-Tongue) Experience Is