What Does It Mean to Reclaim a Term

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Multiple Choice

What does it mean to reclaim a term?

• A)removing a word from the dictionary
• B)changing the definition of a word
• C)removing the power in a word by ignoring it
• D)adopting a term that historically was derogatory and using it proudly

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Definitions:

Paranoid Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by intense and persistent mistrust and suspicion of others, without adequate reason, leading to significant distress or impairment.

Mental Disorders

Conditions characterized by significant disruption in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior, often diagnosed according to standardized criteria.

Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Mental Disorder

A broad range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often requiring clinical diagnosis and management.