Stage Theories of Reaction to Having a Child with a Disability

question 61

Multiple Choice

Stage theories of reaction to having a child with a disability have been questioned for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A)many parents do not engage in denial.
• B)parents do not go through stages in an identical and predictable way.
• C)parents are often the first to suspect a problem.
• D)the majority of parents do not experience changes in emotions.

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Definitions:

Temporary Teams

Groups formed for a specific, short-term purpose, often to tackle a particular project or problem.

Emotionality

The quality of being emotional or the degree to which a person experiences and expresses emotions.

Tension

A psychological or emotional state resulting from being in a conflict or experiencing stress.

Coordinated Unit

A group of individuals working together in a structured and harmonized manner to achieve common goals or tasks.