The Style of Speech Most People Adopt When Speaking to Older

question 5

Multiple Choice

The style of speech most people adopt when speaking to older adults is 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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