In a classic study by Whitbourne and colleagues (1995), infantilizing speech was viewed as ___________by older adults and was not___________, as some researchers had previously suggested.

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The study viewed infantilizing speech as negative by older adults and not nurturing, which supports option B. Option A is incorrect because while some may view infantilizing speech as positive, the study did not demonstrate this view. Option C is incorrect because the study found that infantilizing speech did have a negative impact on older adults. Option D is incorrect because the study did not suggest that age appropriate speech was negative or less optimal.

In a Classic Study by Whitbourne and Colleagues (1995), Infantilizing