What Are Microaggressions? Provide an Example

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What are microaggressions? Provide an example.

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Definitions:

Mental Status Assessment

A systematic examination of a person's emotional and cognitive functioning, often involving observations of appearance, behavior, mood, thought processes, and cognitive skills.

Narcotic

A drug affecting mood or behavior, typically prescribed for pain relief, but often associated with addiction and illegal use.

Orientation

A person's basic awareness of themselves in relation to time, place, and identity; also refers to the process of acquainting individuals with new environments or roles.

Alertness

The state of being watchful and ready to meet potential dangers or emergencies; an enhanced state of sensory vigilance.