A Teacher Should Do Which of the Following If a Parent

question 25

Multiple Choice

A teacher should do which of the following if a parent involved in a custody battle with the other custodial parent asks the teacher to restrict access to the child?

• A)Avoid being drawn into family disagreements and explain that the school setting is a safe and neutral area for the child.
• B)Take each situation individually and determine which parent is more stable.
• C)Develop a relationship with external professionals involved in the matter and listen to their advice.
• D)Record their request in writing before following through with their request.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Bias

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Escalating Commitment

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Confirmation Error

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