Young Siblings of a Child with a Disability Are Likely

question 62

Multiple Choice

Young siblings of a child with a disability are likely to

• A)have the opposite reaction as their parents.
• B)deny that the child with a disability is different.
• C)seek out information from others about the disability.
• D)have a more difficult time coping with their feelings than their parents.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Own Feelings

A person's personal emotional responses or states.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to cope with reality or maintain self-image.

Feelings Of Inadequacy

Emotional states reflecting a lack of confidence or belief in one's own abilities or worth.