Disability Awareness Quiz

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Which of the following best defines disability?

  • A physical or mental impairment that limits major life activities (correct)
  • A prejudice against persons with disabilities
  • A social, political, and environmental obstacle
  • A record of a physical or mental impairment

What is ableism according to the text?

  • A physical or mental impairment
  • A social construct
  • A prejudice against or disregard for the needs of persons with disabilities (correct)
  • A fact of life for persons with disabilities

What are the limitations of the stigma of disability research according to the text?

  • Employ confederates to gauge people's reactions to PWDs (correct)
  • Focus on one-time interactions
  • Focus on those with visible impairments that are relatively permanent
  • Base findings on self-report

What are the factors that influence the extent of stigma towards disabilities?

<p>Whether or not the disability is concealable, aesthetically appealing, controllable, and potentially dangerous (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between unemployment and severe disability?

<p>Unemployment is much higher for those with a severe disability, and the poverty rate is also much higher (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of anxiety that the nondisabled experience when interacting with PWDs?

<p>Aesthetic anxiety and existential anxiety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influences attitudes toward people with mental illness?

<p>Perceived controllability and dangerousness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ableism?

<p>A prejudice against or disregard for the needs of persons with disabilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are persons with disabilities affected by prejudice and discrimination?

<p>They face prejudice and discrimination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of disability?

<p>A physical or mental impairment that limits major life activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors that affect attitudes toward people with mental illness?

<p>The perceived controllability of the mental illness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of anxiety that the nondisabled experience when interacting with people with disabilities?

<p>Aesthetic anxiety and existential anxiety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the environmental constraints that can make it difficult for someone to get around in their immediate neighborhood?

<p>Poorly designed buses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the attitudes of college students towards people with disabilities?

<p>Generally positive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Disability and Ableism

  • Disability refers to the experience of having a physical, sensory, cognitive, or mental health condition that affects daily life.
  • Ableism is the belief that able-bodied people are superior to people with disabilities, and it can manifest in discriminatory behaviors and attitudes.

Stigma of Disability Research

  • The stigma of disability research has limitations, including a focus on the individual's impairment rather than societal barriers and a lack of representation of people with disabilities in the research process.

Factors Influencing Stigma

  • Factors that influence the extent of stigma towards disabilities include:
    • Cultural and societal norms
    • Media representation
    • Personal experience and contact with people with disabilities
    • Education and awareness

Unemployment and Severe Disability

  • Unemployment rates are higher for people with severe disabilities, who may face barriers to employment such as inaccessible workplaces and lack of accommodations.

Anxiety and Interactions with PWDs

  • The nondisabled may experience two types of anxiety when interacting with people with disabilities:
    • Fear of saying something offensive or inappropriate
    • Fear of being unable to communicate effectively

Attitudes towards People with Mental Illness

  • Attitudes towards people with mental illness are influenced by:
    • Media representation
    • Personal experience and contact with people with mental illness
    • Education and awareness
    • Cultural and societal norms

Prejudice and Discrimination

  • People with disabilities may experience prejudice and discrimination in various areas of life, including education, employment, and healthcare.

Environmental Barriers

  • Environmental constraints that can make it difficult for someone to get around in their immediate neighborhood include:
    • Lack of wheelchair-accessible infrastructure
    • Inaccessible public transportation
    • Limited availability of accessible housing

College Students' Attitudes

  • College students' attitudes towards people with disabilities can be influenced by:
    • Education and awareness programs
    • Personal experience and contact with people with disabilities
    • Cultural and societal norms

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