The communication predicament model refers to

a. the need for older adults to be spoken to as if they were young children.
b. older adults' increased tip ­of ­the ­tongue phenomenon.
c. patronizing speech that can lead to cognitive deficits in older adults.
d. secondary baby talk.


ANSWER: c

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