Ryan and Her Colleagues' Communication Enhancement Model Emphasizes Communication with Older

question 123

Multiple Choice

Ryan and her colleagues' Communication Enhancement Model emphasizes communication with older adults must be based in part on

• A) recognizing individualized cues.
• B) a focus on psychological distress.
• C) a relinquishment of power by those needing services in long-term care facilities.
• D) the reduction of high-level vocabulary to low-level vocabulary when communicating with older adults in long-term care facilities.

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Definitions:

Informal Channels

Do not follow the chain of command.

Low-context Culture

Cultures where communication is explicit, messages are direct, and understanding is based on verbal expression.

Body Language

Nonverbal communication through physical behaviors, such as gestures, postures, and facial expressions, which can convey messages or emotions.

Contextual Cues

Environmental or situational elements that influence perception, understanding, or behavior in given settings.