To compensate for her age-related language production losses,Beth is likely to display
A) fewer word repetitions.
B) slightly more hesitations.
C) more well-organized statements.
D) fewer sentence fragments.

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As individuals age, they may experience some difficulties with word retrieval and fluency, which can cause slight hesitations in speech. Option A is incorrect because older adults are more likely to repeat words or phrases. Option C is incorrect because older adults may have difficulty with organization, especially if they have a cognitive impairment. Option D is incorrect because older adults may produce more sentence fragments due to difficulty with syntax and grammar.

To Compensate for Her Age-Related Language Production Losses,Beth Is Likely