Disability Shares a Number of Characteristics Common to Other Socially

question 31

Multiple Choice

Disability shares a number of characteristics common to other socially constructed and marginalized categories of people, including the way __________.

• A) the disabled are frequently treated as equals
• B) their "differentness" fails to mature to a master status
• C) the disabled are often stigmatized and stereotyped
• D) people are accommodating to different abilities

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Definitions:

Stretch Reflex

A muscle reflex that responds to the stretching within the muscle, automatically contracting the muscle in response to its stretching in order to protect the muscle from over-stretching.

Patellar Tendon

The tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) with the tibia (shinbone), playing a key role in knee extension.

Quadriceps Femoris

A group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, which are crucial for walking, running, and jumping by extending the knee.

Hamstrings

A group of three muscles at the back of the thigh that are involved in bending the knee.