Microinvalidations

question 46

Multiple Choice

Microinvalidations

• A) unconscious messages that are meant to exclude or negate the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of the target group.
• B) demeaning and threatening messages that are communicated to marginalized groups through our environment
• C) name-calling, acts of violence, avoidant behaviors, telling or laughing at jokes, or discriminatory practices meant to harm those in the target group
• D) ascribing irrelevant descriptors to someone such as "the intelligent female doctor" or "the intelligent African-American lawyer" when a Caucasian male may be introduced simply as "a doctor" or "a lawyer"

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Definitions:

Beliefs

Convictions or acceptance that certain things are true or real, often without empirical evidence.

Motivates

Provides a reason or incentive for someone to act in a certain way or undertake a specific task.

Fine-Tune Presentation

Refers to the process of making small adjustments to a presentation to improve its clarity, effectiveness, and overall impact.

Visual Aids

Tools such as charts, diagrams, videos, and models used to enhance the understanding or retention of information.