In This Situation, If Edward Is Not Paying Attention to Vanessa

question 88

Multiple Choice

In this situation, if Edward is not paying attention to Vanessa because he is distracted by what a third person is saying, the hindrance to communication would be _____.

• A) noise
• B) ambiguity
• C) perceptual bias
• D) a language barrier
• E) an attitudinal barrier

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process by which a person voluntarily confirms their willingness to participate in a particular activity, after having been informed of all the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Ethical Decision-Making Model

A structured approach to solving ethical dilemmas, involving the identification of ethical issues, consideration of alternatives, and selection of the most ethical action.

Beneficence

Always striving to do what is good and acting in the best interest of your client.

Best Interests

A principle used to guide decisions made on behalf of others, ensuring that the outcomes serve the individual's overall welfare and benefits.