Which of the following statements about language skills of older adults is NOT true?
A) The vocabulary of individuals often continues to increase throughout most of the adult years.
B) Older adults seldom report difficulty in retrieving words to use in conversation.
C) Understanding spoken language in certain contexts is a common complaint for older adults.
D) In less than ideal listening conditions,older adults can have difficulty in understanding speech.

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This statement is not true. Older adults may report difficulty in retrieving words, which is a common characteristic of age-related cognitive decline known as tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon.

Which of the Following Statements About Language Skills of Older