Mr Santori Has Just Attended an IEP Meeting with Carl's

question 29

Multiple Choice

Mr. Santori has just attended an IEP meeting with Carl's parents. Mr. Santori explained all of the services that Carl was receiving and discussed the progress that Carl has made in reading. Mr. Santori suggested that Carl may be able to focus better if he had medication for his hyperactivity. Other members of the IEP team agree, but Carl's parents do not want to put him on medication. Mr. Santori tells them that being resistant to suggestions will not help Carl. How has Mr. Santori's response hindered communication?

• A)He is labeling Carl's parents.
• B)He is keeping professional distance.
• C)He is disrespecting Carl's parents as less intelligent.
• D)He is blaming Carl's parents for their son's disability.

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Definitions:

Principal

In a legal context, a principal can also refer to the person who has authorized another (an agent) to act on their behalf.

Apparent Authority

A situation where a person appears to have the authority to act on behalf of another, even if such authority has not been explicitly given.

Agent

Someone authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity, often in business transactions or legal matters, with certain duties and powers.

Ratification

Ratification is the act of officially approving an agreement or contract, making it valid, or the process of confirming and accepting unauthorized actions by an agent on behalf of a principal.