Which of the Following Does the Text Outline as a Major

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does the text outline as a major philosophical difference between traditional medical and the social model of assessments of people with disabilities?

• A) In the social model, assessments primary focus on the environment.
• B) In the social model, assessments begin with the assumption that an individual with a disability is competent.
• C) In the medical model, people with disabilities are dehumanized.
• D) In the medical model, people with disabilities are always consulted by professionals in decision making.

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