Believing that her grandmother is hearing impaired, Sharon typically speaks very slowly and loudly to her. Actually, her grandmother can hear quite well, but she naturally matches her speaking rhythms to Sharon's, which leads Sharon to speak even more slowly and loudly, and the spiral continues. This is an example of:

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Overaccommodation is an exaggerated response to a perceived need.

Believing That Her Grandmother Is Hearing Impaired, Sharon Typically Speaks