The Preferred Use of Gay Is as An)______ , Not

question 39

Multiple Choice

The preferred use of gay is as an) ______ , not an) _____.

• A) verb; noun
• B) noun; adjective
• C) qualifier; separator
• D) adjective; noun

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Definitions:

Cloak of Competence

A term describing situations where an individual with cognitive or developmental disabilities appears to function at a higher level than actually is the case, masking potential deficits.

Developmental Disorders

A group of psychiatric conditions originating in childhood that involve serious impairment in different areas, such as cognitive and physical development.

Pass as "Normal"

The attempt of an individual to be perceived as adhering to societal norms, especially when their inherent traits or conditions deviate from these norms.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder characterized by the body's inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to intellectual disability if not treated early.