Which Statement About Disabilities Is True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement about disabilities is true?

• A) Disability includes sickness.
• B) Almost everyone will experience disability at some time during life.
• C) Disabilities are limited to physical impairments.
• D) Most disabled individuals require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).

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Definitions:

Wear and Tear

A theory suggesting that the body deteriorates gradually due to accumulated damage from environmental factors, stress, and the metabolic processes.

Antioxidants

Molecules that inhibit oxidation, a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, potentially leading to cell damage.

Heart Disease

A term covering a range of conditions that affect the heart, such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart defects.

Prospective Memory

Memory of things one has planned for the future.