Language has many different functions and can be used for more than just communicating with others. Language can be used to either interpret or distort reality, and the way we choose to use language has the potential to affect ethics and ethical decision making. Several theories have been proposed in the field of psychology to explain the influence of language on how we think, and also how our thinking can influence our language. Review the required module reading. Next, discuss the importance of language for professional psychologists. Discuss how awareness of language can impact your communication with clients. Assess the ethical implications of language for the client-therapist relationship