Back to: Status Transactions: The ‘It’ Factor in Sign Language Interpreting Quiz Please purchase the course before taking this quiz. What could every interpreter use more of in their profession?1 Humility Attention to detail Grace Firmness In mainstream hearing culture, what is the biggest issue deaf individuals encounter?1 Lack of connection Emotional hardship Unequal status dynamics Safety concerns Truthfully, no interaction or movement happens without:1 Underlying meaning. Cause and effect. Status and motivation. Meaning and interpretation. The Alexander Method is a theatrical approach to thinking and responding to situations. What does it teach us?1 To ask if your behavior is really improving a situation. All of the above. To look at a situation from outside of yourself. To take a step back from a situation. What is an example of a behavior that can introduce unequal status between a deaf client and an interpreter?1 Seemingly insignificant behaviors like looking down at the client when you introduce yourself. Lack of eye contact in an interaction. Standing up to another person on behalf of your client. An impersonal approach to interpreting, even when a situation demands it.
