What are two disadvantages of using summary labels to refer to individuals or their actions? Give an example of each.

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The Answer is (a)They may lead to pseudo explanations of behavior.For example, a child who inverts words while reading might be labeled as dyslexic.If we ask why the child inverts words, and we are given the answer, "Because he is dyslexic," then the summary label for behavior has been used as a pseudo explanation for the behavior.(b)They can negatively affect the way a labeled individual might be treated.For example, suppose a teenager consistently fails to help his parents perform chores around the house.If the parents describe their son as "lazy", that label may cause them to focus more on the problem behavior than to praise positive behaviors.Any appropriate examples are acceptable.

What Are Two Disadvantages of Using Summary Labels to Refer