Asked by Gerardo Tenorio on May 23, 2024

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It is counterproductive to label students who engage in deviant behaviors with medical/psychiatric labels.

Medical/Psychiatric Labels

Terms used to describe or diagnose a set of symptoms observed in individuals, often related to their mental health or medical condition.

  • Learn the impact labeling has on behavioral perception and the approaches to intervention.
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Elliott ZimmerMay 26, 2024
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Explanation :
Labeling students with medical or psychiatric labels for their deviant behaviors can lead to stigmatization, reduced self-esteem, and a self-fulfilling prophecy where the student internalizes the label, potentially exacerbating the behavior rather than addressing the underlying issues.