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resposta refletida

[ʁes'pos.tɐ ʁe.fle'ti.dɐ]
nounfemininepl: respostas refletidas
reflected response
1. A response that is carefully considered and thoughtful, rather than immediate or instinctive
After thinking carefully about the question, she gave a well-considered reflected response.
Depois de pensar cuidadosamente sobre a pergunta, ela deu uma resposta refletida e bem fundamentada.
2. In psychology, a communication technique where one mirrors or paraphrases what someone has said to show understanding
The therapist used a reflected response to help the patient feel heard and understood.
O terapeuta usou uma resposta refletida para ajudar o paciente a se sentir ouvido e compreendido.
3. A response that demonstrates deep thought and consideration of multiple perspectives
The professor appreciated the student's reflected response to the complex philosophical question.
O professor apreciou a resposta refletida do aluno para a pergunta filosófica complexa.
Synonyms
resposta ponderadaresposta meditadaresposta consideradaresposta cuidadosaresposta pensada
Antonyms
resposta impulsivaresposta imediataresposta automáticaresposta precipitada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta refletida
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
resposta refletida
Standard usage; may also use 'resposta ponderada' more frequently
Technical/Academic
resposta refletida
Commonly used in psychology, education, and communication studies

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar uma resposta refletida
resposta refletida e fundamentada
sem pressa de resposta refletida
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