Which Statement Reflects the Most Appropriate Language

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statement reflects the most appropriate language?

• A) My niece is retarded.
• B) My niece, Elena, has an intellectual disability
• C) I have a Downs niece
• D) My niece, Elena, is handicapped.

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Definitions:

Fear

An emotional response to a perceived threat, which triggers a physiological reaction aimed at avoiding or confronting the danger.

Predict

To declare or indicate a future event or outcome based on observation, experience, or scientific reasoning.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A term in psychology that expresses accepting and supporting a person regardless of what they say or do, especially used in client-centered therapy.

Empathetically Listen

The act of listening with empathy, which involves fully understanding and being sensitive to the feelings and thoughts of another person.