A Common Technique Used by Many Older Adults to Compensate

question 17

Multiple Choice

A common technique used by many older adults to compensate for their difficulties in producing language is to __________.

• A) speak more loudly and forcefully
• B) avoid talking as much as possible
• C) convey information through sign language
• D) use more sentences to convey their message

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Definitions:

Tendon

Fibrous connective tissue serving to attach muscles to bones.

Fibromyalgia

A chronic condition characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas.

Tendon

A fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, enabling movement by transmitting the force generated by the muscle.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals, playing a major role in breathing by contracting and flattening to enlarge the thoracic cavity.