Telling a Humorous Story as Part of the Introduction Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

Telling a humorous story as part of the introduction is valuable to the speaker if:

• A) it provides a contrast to an otherwise boring talk.
• B) it is really funny.
• C) it relates to the content of the speech.
• D) it is memorable.
• E) it is clean.

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Definitions:

Duty to Protect

A legal and ethical mandate in mental health practice requiring professionals to take reasonable steps to prevent harm to their client or others, which may involve breaking confidentiality under certain conditions.

Confidentiality

The ethical principle or legal right that a physician or other healthcare provider will hold secret all information relating to a patient, unless the patient gives consent permitting disclosure.

Mental Health

Refers to the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being of an individual; how people think, feel, and behave.

Duty to Protect

A legal and ethical obligation of mental health professionals to break confidentiality to warn identifiable individuals if their client poses a direct threat to them.