People with Disabilities Face Prejudice, Hostility, Lack of Understanding, and Discrimination

question 21

Essay

People with disabilities face prejudice, hostility, lack of understanding, and discrimination. Discuss the key factor in successfully intervening. ​

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Definitions:

Individual-Level

Pertaining to or focusing on individual persons or entities, as opposed to groups or collectives.

Covert Observational

The act of observing and recording behavior without the participants' knowledge or consent, often used in research to ensure natural behavior is captured.

Group Fallacy

The mistaken belief that collective decisions or actions are inherently superior to individual judgments.

Interactionism

A theory in sociology and psychology that emphasizes the reciprocal effects of individuals and their environment on each other.