Specialized Language That Is Particular to a Profession Is Known

question 15

Multiple Choice

Specialized language that is particular to a profession is known as

• A)jargon.
• B)vernacular.
• C)suspension.
• D)regionalism.

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Definitions:

Racial Bias

Prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their race or ethnicity.

Sex Offender Laws

Legal statutes designed to regulate individuals convicted of sex crimes, including registration requirements and restrictions on living arrangements and employment.

Clinicians

Professional healthcare providers who work directly with patients, diagnosing and treating illnesses, diseases, and injuries.

Foucha V. Louisiana

A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that ruled it unconstitutional to indefinitely confine someone in a psychiatric hospital if they were not mentally ill and did not present a danger to themselves or others.