“Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism

Although euphemisms are intended to put a more positive spin on the words they replace, some euphemisms are ineffective. Our study examined the effectiveness of a popular euphemism for persons with disabilities, special needs. Most style guides prescribe against using the euphemism special needs and...

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Autores principales: Gernsbacher, Morton Ann, Raimond, Adam R., Balinghasay, M. Theresa, Boston, Jilana S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer International Publishing 2016
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Original Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5256467/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28133625
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41235-016-0025-4

Internet

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5256467/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28133625
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41235-016-0025-4

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