Travis Is a Third Grade Student with an Intellectual Disability

question 15

Multiple Choice

Travis is a third grade student with an intellectual disability. He has just been placed in Mrs. Kinard's third grade class. Students in his class are learning their multiplication facts. Travis is eager to participate in class but instead of allowing Travis to do the same activity as the other students, Mrs. Kinard gives him a coloring worksheet that she obtained from a colleague who teaches kindergarten. Which of the disadvantages of labeling is exemplified by her actions?

• A)The label is being used to explain his behavior.
• B)The label has contributed to the expenditure of greater amounts of money.
• C)The label has caused her to ridicule and reject Travis.
• D)The label has caused her to have lower expectations and apply different treatments.

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Definitions:

Person-centered Therapy

A therapeutic approach that emphasizes the importance of an individual's subjective experience and intrinsic capacity for self-healing and personal growth.

Psychological Violence

Forms of violence that inflict emotional or mental harm, such as through intimidation, manipulation, harassment, or coercion.

Conditions of Worth

Standards imposed by others that one feels they must meet to be valued or accepted, often contributing to distorted self-image and emotional distress.

Person-centered Therapy

A form of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes the importance of the therapist’s congruence, empathy, and unconditional positive regard towards the client.