Define and Describe the Communication Predicament Model

question 53

Essay

Define and describe the communication predicament model. How does it relate to the concept of elderspeak?

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Definitions:

Sensation-Seeking

The pursuit of experiences and feelings that are varied, intense, and complex, often at the risk of physical or social consequence.

Impulsivity

Tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating the heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, often counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system's "fight or flight" response.