Which description of a child would be considered labeling a child rather than describing her behavior?
A) Ashley is a child with mental retardation.
B) Karlee is an anxious child.
C) Amber is a child with autism.
D) Robyn is a child who is small.

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Labeling a child involves assigning a fixed characteristic or condition to them, often in a way that can be stigmatizing or limiting. Saying Karlee is an anxious child assigns a broad, fixed characteristic to her, rather than describing specific behaviors or conditions in a neutral, descriptive way.

Which Description of a Child Would Be Considered Labeling a Child