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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Definitions:

Teen Conflict

Disputes or disagreements among adolescents, often resulting from differences in opinions, desires, or values.

Senior Market

Refers to the consumer market segment consisting of individuals typically aged 65 and older, targeted by businesses with specific products or services.

Segment

To divide a broad market into subsets of consumers or groups who share common needs, characteristics, or behaviors.

Grey Market

The trade of goods through distribution channels that are legal but unintended by the original manufacturer.