Understanding Disabilities Quiz

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Historically, how were disabilities recognized?

Based on a wide set of criteria

Based on individual preference

Based on a narrow set of criteria (correct)

Based on social acceptance

Which of the following is NOT a type of disability?

Sensory

Psychological (correct)

Cognitive

Mental

According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, how is disability defined?

As long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments (correct)

As a short-term mental impairment

As a temporary physical condition

As a curable intellectual condition

Which model considers disability as an undesirable medical condition that requires specialized treatment?

The medical model Signup and view all the answers

Can disabilities be acquired during a person's lifetime?

Yes, disabilities can be acquired during a person's lifetime Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main models that attempt to explain disability in our society according to the text?

The medical model and the social model Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the medical model of disability?

Finding the root causes of disabilities and potential cures Signup and view all the answers

Which model centers disability as a societally-created limitation on individuals?

Social model Signup and view all the answers

What is a current point of contention in the discussion of disability terminology?

The choice between person-first and identity-first language Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of disability activism?

Pushing for equitable treatment and access in society Signup and view all the answers

What does person-first language refer to when discussing disability?

Placing the emphasis on the person before the disability Signup and view all the answers

What has led to the emergence of a disability culture?

The marginalization of disabled people from mainstream society Signup and view all the answers

When did contemporary understandings of disability begin to emerge?

During the scientific Enlightenment in the west Signup and view all the answers

What was discovered at the Windover Archeological Site related to disability?

Evidence of humans looking after people with disabilities during prehistory Signup and view all the answers

What does the condition spina bifida typically result in?

Paralysis below the waist Signup and view all the answers

What do those who ascribe to the medical model tend to focus on?

Finding root causes and cures for disabilities Signup and view all the answers

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