Video Activity 17.1: Health Profiles and Successful Aging: Late AdulthoodClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 508, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:In the video clip, Richard shares that he recently forgot his oldest grandson's name. However, he was able to come up with the name after thinking for a few moments. Richard's difficulty in retrieving his grandson's name is most likely due to ______.
A. the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
B. vascular dementia
C. Alzheimer's disease
D. poor working memory
Answer: A
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