Which of the Following Is a True Statement Concerning Communication

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement concerning communication with an older person who has aphasia?

• A)Communication should be simplified, using very basic words.
• B)The older person should be exposed to a variety of different staff members to stimulate rehabilitation.
• C)A nurse should pay attention to what speech and word recognition patterns the patient uses.
• D)Alternative or augmentative tools exist for only a few types of aphasia.

---

Definitions:

Controlled Variable

A factor in an experiment which is kept constant to test the relative impact of an independent variable.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon in which a person's symptoms can improve due to their belief in the efficacy of a treatment with no therapeutic value.

Debriefing

A process of questioning and informing participants about the purpose and methods of a study after their participation is complete.

Cognitive Flexibility

The mental ability to switch between thinking about different concepts or to think about multiple concepts simultaneously, important for problem-solving and adapting to new situations.