When a caretaker of an older adult uses "baby talk" to explain how to use a cell phone, this is an example of the way people _________________ older people.

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"Baby talk" is a form of infantilization, which is the act of treating someone as if they are younger or less competent than they actually are. This is a common stereotype associated with older adults, but it is not necessarily a form of categorization or socialization.

When a Caretaker of an Older Adult Uses "Baby Talk