What Does It Mean to Be a "Person with a Disability

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Multiple Choice

What does it mean to be a "person with a disability" from a social model perspective?

• A) People whose disability influences their identity and affects their everyday life
• B) People who are temporarily disabled (e.g., skiing accident) or permanently disabled
• C) Any person who has a physical or mental handicap
• D) A person who has permanent disabilities ranging from mild to severe

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Definitions:

Pluralistic Ignorance

A phenomenon where individuals mistakenly believe their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from those of the group, due to a lack of open communication.

Uncaring Attitude

describes a lack of interest or concern about something or someone, often perceived as indifference or emotional detachment.

Life Cycle

The series of stages that an entity (such as a product, organization, or project) goes through from initiation to its eventual termination or renewal.

Social Change Issue

A problem that is recognized by society as needing to be addressed in order to achieve justice, equality, or improvements in human rights, environmental conservation, or community welfare.