John, a former master bricklayer back in his day, has recently moved into a special care facility. One of the nurses at John's nursing home always speaks to him in a way he feels is belittling. She often says things such as "Johnny, dear, we need to get you ready for the day, so hurry, hurry" or "Uh¬oh sweetie, it looks like you have made a big mess here. We better get this cleaned up quickly." This type of speech is known as

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The type of speech described is known as infantilization, which involves speaking to an adult in a way that infantilizes or treats them like a child. This can be demeaning and disrespectful, and it can be particularly harmful to individuals who already feel vulnerable due to their age or health status.

John, a Former Master Bricklayer Back in His Day, Has