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:

Alpha Rhythm

A pattern of regular pulses, between 8 and 12 per second, visible in the EEG of a person who is relaxed but awake and typically has her eyes closed.

Beta Rhythm

The rhythmic pattern in the brain’s electrical activity often observed when a person is actively thinking about some specific topic.

Consciousness

The quality or state of being aware of an external object or something within oneself, regarded as a defining aspect of the human experience.

EEG

A test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small, flat metal discs attached to the scalp.