In cultures in which speed of thought, speech and decision-making are indicators of high intelligence, older speakers are often at a disadvantage. This "communication predicament" can result in
A) diminished self-esteem.
B) social withdrawal.
C) decline in communicative competence.
D) all of the above

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In cultures that value quick thinking and decision-making, older individuals may struggle to keep up due to natural age-related declines in these areas. This can lead to diminished self-esteem as they feel less capable, social withdrawal to avoid situations where these deficits are highlighted, and a perceived or actual decline in communicative competence as they may take longer to process and respond to information.

In Cultures in Which Speed of Thought, Speech and Decision-Making