Historically, Much of the Language Used to Refer to "The

question 5

Multiple Choice

Historically, much of the language used to refer to "the disability experience," as portrayed in the print and electronic media, has communicated a(n) _____ attitude toward persons with disabilities.

• A) condescending
• B) positive
• C) empathic
• D) negative

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