You are visiting the home of a family where the parents recently divorced.
Which suggestion would you make to the parent to help the children adjust to the situation?

Choice A rationale:

Sitting with the hands in the lap and the legs uncrossed indicates a relaxed and open posture, suggesting the patient is comfortable and willing to communicate.

Choice B rationale:

Staring out the window while answering questions suggests distraction or disinterest, which does not facilitate effective communication.

Choice C rationale:

Shaking the head no when responding to closed questions indicates disagreement or denial, which may hinder open communication.

Choice D rationale:

Waving the hands around when responding to questions can be a sign of agitation or excitement, which may not necessarily indicate willingness to communicate.

Choice A rationale:

Language is a primary means of transmitting culture from one generation to the next.

Choice B rationale:

Innovation, while important, is not a primary means of cultural transmission.

Choice C rationale:

Acculturation refers to the process of adopting another culture, not transmitting one’s own.

Choice D rationale:

Diffusion refers to the spread of cultural elements from one society to another, not intergenerational transmission.