A Central Guideline for Adults Seeking to Communicate Effectively with Children

question 30

Multiple Choice

A central guideline for adults seeking to communicate effectively with children about death is:

• A)Answer what they should want to know.
• B)Tell them what they need to know.
• C)Take your cues from the children.
• D)Employ euphemisms so as not to frighten them.
• E)Change the subject.

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Definitions:

Genes

Segments of DNA that serve as the basic units of heredity, each influencing specific traits or functions.

Chromosome

A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Protein

is an essential nutrient made of amino acids, critical for the building, maintenance, and repair of tissues in the body.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells (e.g., sperm and egg) are joined by means of sexual reproduction. It represents the earliest stage of development in many organisms.