When Cameron talks to his grandmother, he speaks very slowly and very loudly, often referring to her as "my sweet little lady." Cameron knows his grandmother is getting older, but Cameron talks so loudly that his grandmother said aloud, "I might be older but I am not deaf!" Cameron is exhibiting signs of
A) over-accommodation.
B) receiver apprehension.
C) under-accommodation.
D) self-monitoring.

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Cameron is exhibiting signs of over-accommodation by adjusting his communication style excessively, assuming his grandmother needs him to speak louder and slower due to her age, despite her ability to hear well.

When Cameron Talks to His Grandmother, He Speaks Very Slowly