The Style of Speech Most People Adopt When Speaking to Older

question 50

Multiple Choice

The style of speech most people adopt when speaking to older adults is one based on the stereotypes of dependence and incompetence.This in turn conveys to older adults a sense of helplessness and a decline in their abilities.This has often been referred to as

• A) secondary baby talk.
• B) patronizing speech.
• C) a communication predicament.
• D) inappropriate speech predicament.

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