Mrs Rodriquez Thinks That Byron, a Student with a Physical

question 26

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Rodriquez thinks that Byron, a student with a physical disability, should have surgery so that he can use special equipment that will allow him to stand for several minutes each day. Byron's mother, Mrs. Williams, will not consent to the surgery because it is very risky and will not enable him to be able to walk. Therefore, she feels it is not worth it. Mrs. Rodriquez respects the decision that Byron's mother has made. She is demonstrating _____.

• A)cultural competence
• B)cultural divergence
• C)cultural objectivity
• D)cultural reciprocity

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Definitions:

Obsession

An intrusive and persistent thought, idea, or image that causes significant anxiety or distress.

Compulsion

A strong, usually irresistible impulse to perform an act, especially one that is irrational or contrary to one's will.

Delusion

A false belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary.

Hallucination

A perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of real perception, often involving seeing, hearing, or feeling something that isn't there.