A condescending way of speaking to older adults that resembles baby talk, with simple and short sentences, exaggerated emphasis, repetition, and a slower rate and a higher pitch than used in normal speech.

A condescending way of speaking to older adults that resembles baby talk, with simple and short sentences, exaggerated emphasis, repetition, and a slower rate and a higher pitch than used in normal speech.

• A. Kinkeeper
• B. Flextime
• C. Elderspeak
• D. Generativity vs. Stagnation

Answer: (C)

Elderspeak is a way of speaking to older adults that sounds like baby talk: simple, short sentences with exaggerated emphasis, repetition, a slower pace, and a higher pitch. That combination matches the description in the stem, making it the best label for this communication style. This term specifically targets how adults speak to or about older adults, often suggesting they’re to be treated as if they’re weaker or less competent, which is why it’s distinct from other concepts. The other options refer to very different ideas: a kinkeeper is someone who maintains family history and rituals, flextime is about flexible work hours, and the psychosocial stage of generativity vs. stagnation is about adult meaning and contribution.

Elderspeak is a way of speaking to older adults that sounds like baby talk: simple, short sentences with exaggerated emphasis, repetition, a slower pace, and a higher pitch. That combination matches the description in the stem, making it the best label for this communication style.

This term specifically targets how adults speak to or about older adults, often suggesting they’re to be treated as if they’re weaker or less competent, which is why it’s distinct from other concepts. The other options refer to very different ideas: a kinkeeper is someone who maintains family history and rituals, flextime is about flexible work hours, and the psychosocial stage of generativity vs. stagnation is about adult meaning and contribution.