​Define Developmental Disability

question 40

Essay

​Define developmental disability.

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Definitions:

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excess body fat that presents a risk to health.

Diabetes

A chronic health condition where the body is unable to properly process glucose, either due to insufficient insulin production or insulin resistance, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.

Structural Functionalist

A sociological perspective that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Sick Role

A concept in medical sociology that describes the social expectations of how one should behave when ill, including exemption from normal social roles and obligations.