25 Questions
What does 'impairment' refer to?
A lack of physiological or psychological function
How is the term 'disability' described?
Dynamic and multidimensional
What can inhibit the full inclusion of people with impairments in society?
Attitudinal, physical, and policy barriers
What kind of barriers can create a disabling effect and inhibit disability inclusive development?
Attitudinal, physical, and policy barriers
In what ways can impairment lead to disability?
Through a lack of physiological or psychological function
What is the absence of particular body part or organ referred to as?
Impairment
What is the medical approach to disability based on?
Pathology (physiological, biological, and intellectual)
According to the social model of disability, what is the focus of attention?
Barriers identified and solutions developed
What does the social model of disability emphasize?
Societal conditions and discrimination
What are some genetic causes of disability mentioned in the text?
Abnormalities in genes and genetic inheritance
What does the medical model view the disabled person as needing to do?
Fit in with society
What does the social definition of disability largely depend on?
Discrimination, prejudice, and exclusion
What can cause deficiencies in vital minerals in unborn children?
Over-exposure to x-rays
What does 'impairment' refer to?
The absence of particular body part or organ
What is the focus of attention according to the social model of disability?
Physical barriers
How is the term 'disability' described?
Complex and contested
What can inhibit the full inclusion of people with impairments in society?
The presence of physical barriers
What does the medical model view the disabled person as needing to do?
Be cured or rehabilitated
What are some children with impairments mentioned in the text likely to experience?
A brain not developing in a typical way
What is the focus of attention according to the medical model of disability?
Impairment is the focus of attention
Which of the following is a genetic cause of intellectual disability mentioned in the text?
Down syndrome
What does the social model of disability emphasize?
Society evolves
What can cause deficiencies in vital minerals in unborn children?
Poverty and malnutrition in pregnant mothers
What do some people, especially in the past, wrongly believe about disability?
Disability is a punishment from God
How is disability described in the social definition according to the text?
Highly varied and complex condition with a range of implications for social identity and behaviour
Explore the definitions of basic terms such as impairment, disability, and handicap. Understand the differences and nuances between these terms and their implications on individuals.
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