Which of the Following Is True About Patronizing Speech

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about patronizing speech?

• A) Older adults frequently use it when speaking with other older people.
• B) It is used to accommodate perceived needs of older people.
• C) When used by family, older adults associate it with warmth.
• D) It is rarely, if ever, beneficial to the older person.

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