Lorraine, a husky fifth grader, does not like that her classmates call her "Big Lor." When her teacher asks her in front of the class how she feels about the commonly used nickname, Lorraine indicates that she does not mind and that it doesn't bother her. This is an example of
A) failed self-efficacy.
B) loss of self-esteem.
C) loss of voice.
D) gender bias.

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Lorraine's response is an example of "loss of voice," which refers to the phenomenon where individuals, often due to societal pressures or norms, do not express their true feelings or opinions. In this case, Lorraine does not communicate her discomfort with the nickname, possibly to avoid conflict or further attention.

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