In a Classic Study by Whitbourne and Colleagues (1995), Infantilizing

question 95

Multiple Choice

In a classic study by Whitbourne and colleagues (1995) , infantilizing speech was viewed as ___________by older adults and was not___________, as some researchers had previously suggested.

• A) positive; demeaning
• B) negative; nurturing
• C) neutral; demoralizing
• D) negative; age appropriate

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Definitions:

Individual Differences

Differences in psychological characteristics, behaviors, and physical reactions among individuals.

Humanistic

A psychological perspective emphasizing empathy and the good in human behavior, focusing on self-improvement, free will, and the unique individual experience.

Moment-To-Moment

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Labeling Personality

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