The Body and Disability

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What is the social model of disability?

  1. Disability is caused by individual impairments.

  2. Disability is caused by societal barriers.

  3. Disability is a natural part of human diversity.

  4. Disability is a medical condition.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The social model of disability argues that disability is not caused by individual impairments, but rather by societal barriers that prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in society.

What is the medical model of disability?

  1. Disability is caused by individual impairments.

  2. Disability is caused by societal barriers.

  3. Disability is a natural part of human diversity.

  4. Disability is a medical condition.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The medical model of disability argues that disability is a medical condition that needs to be treated or cured.

What is the difference between impairment and disability?

  1. Impairment is a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to function.

  2. Disability is a social disadvantage that results from an impairment.

  3. Impairment and disability are the same thing.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Impairment is a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to function, while disability is a social disadvantage that results from an impairment.

What is the ableist perspective on disability?

  1. Disability is a tragedy.

  2. People with disabilities are less valuable than people without disabilities.

  3. People with disabilities are a burden on society.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ableist perspective on disability is a negative and discriminatory view of disability that sees people with disabilities as less valuable than people without disabilities and a burden on society.

What is the disability rights movement?

  1. A social movement that fights for the rights of people with disabilities.

  2. A political movement that advocates for policies that benefit people with disabilities.

  3. A cultural movement that challenges negative stereotypes of disability.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The disability rights movement is a social, political, and cultural movement that fights for the rights of people with disabilities, advocates for policies that benefit people with disabilities, and challenges negative stereotypes of disability.

What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

  1. A law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications.

  2. A law that provides financial assistance to people with disabilities.

  3. A law that establishes a national registry of people with disabilities.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications.

What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

  1. A law that guarantees a free and appropriate public education to children with disabilities.

  2. A law that provides financial assistance to families of children with disabilities.

  3. A law that establishes a national registry of children with disabilities.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that guarantees a free and appropriate public education to children with disabilities.

What is the World Health Organization's (WHO) definition of disability?

  1. Disability is a condition of disadvantage resulting from an impairment that limits a person's ability to function.

  2. Disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to function.

  3. Disability is a social disadvantage that results from an impairment.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Health Organization's (WHO) definition of disability is 'a condition of disadvantage resulting from an impairment that limits a person's ability to function'.

What is the social construction of disability?

  1. The idea that disability is a social construct, rather than a natural or medical condition.

  2. The idea that disability is caused by societal barriers, rather than individual impairments.

  3. The idea that disability is a form of oppression.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The social construction of disability is the idea that disability is a social construct, rather than a natural or medical condition, that is caused by societal barriers and is a form of oppression.

What is the difference between a disability and a handicap?

  1. A disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to function, while a handicap is a social disadvantage that results from a disability.

  2. A disability is a medical condition, while a handicap is a social disadvantage.

  3. A disability is a natural condition, while a handicap is a social disadvantage.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to function, while a handicap is a social disadvantage that results from a disability.

What is the difference between a chronic illness and a disability?

  1. A chronic illness is a long-term condition that can limit a person's ability to function, while a disability is a permanent condition that limits a person's ability to function.

  2. A chronic illness is a medical condition, while a disability is a social condition.

  3. A chronic illness is a natural condition, while a disability is a social condition.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no difference between a chronic illness and a disability. Both are conditions that can limit a person's ability to function.

What is the difference between a physical disability and a mental disability?

  1. A physical disability is a condition that affects a person's physical body, while a mental disability is a condition that affects a person's mind.

  2. A physical disability is a visible condition, while a mental disability is an invisible condition.

  3. A physical disability is a permanent condition, while a mental disability is a temporary condition.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A physical disability is a condition that affects a person's physical body, while a mental disability is a condition that affects a person's mind.

What is the difference between a visible disability and an invisible disability?

  1. A visible disability is a condition that can be seen, while an invisible disability is a condition that cannot be seen.

  2. A visible disability is a physical disability, while an invisible disability is a mental disability.

  3. A visible disability is a permanent disability, while an invisible disability is a temporary disability.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A visible disability is a condition that can be seen, while an invisible disability is a condition that cannot be seen.

What is the difference between a temporary disability and a permanent disability?

  1. A temporary disability is a condition that lasts for a short period of time, while a permanent disability is a condition that lasts for a long period of time.

  2. A temporary disability is a physical disability, while a permanent disability is a mental disability.

  3. A temporary disability is a visible disability, while a permanent disability is an invisible disability.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A temporary disability is a condition that lasts for a short period of time, while a permanent disability is a condition that lasts for a long period of time.

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