When Working with Children and Adolescents, Be Aware of _________

question 12

Multiple Choice

When working with children and adolescents, be aware of _________ that may subtly influence your interactions.

• A) preconceived labels and diagnoses
• B) medications
• C) educational goals
• D) professional characteristics

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Definitions:

Ethnic Minority

A group within a country or society that is distinguished from the majority by cultural, religious, linguistic, or racial characteristics, and often experiences differential treatment or marginalization.

Media

The various means of mass communication considered collectively, including television, radio, newspapers, and the internet, that disseminate information or entertainment to the public.

Racial Purity

A controversial and debunked concept often used to justify discriminatory practices, suggesting that certain races should remain "pure" and not intermix with others.

Apartheid

A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that existed in South Africa from 1948 until the early 1990s.