One Criticism of People-First Language Is That It

question 6

Multiple Choice

One criticism of people-first language is that it

• A) subtly implies there is something wrong with having a disability.
• B) is awkward to use in practice.
• C) results in people holding ambivalent attitudes toward people with disabilities.
• D) results in people using adjectives rather than nouns.

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Definitions:

Eating Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical or psychological health.

Negative Symptoms

Features of schizophrenia that comprise behavioural deficits, including loss of motivation, lack of emotional expression, and lack of interest in the environment.

Schizophrenia

A chronic psychological disorder characterized by a disconnection among thought, emotion, and behavior, resulting in inaccurate perceptions and unsuitable behaviors.

Catatonic Behaviour

Rigid body positions assumed by people with schizophrenia.