Why Is It Difficult to Develop a Succinct Definition of Multiple

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to develop a succinct definition of multiple and severe disabilities?

• A) Because of the varied and diverse combination of characteristics possessed by these children
• B) Because of the difficulties of recognizing multiple disabilities
• C) Because the medical profession has refused to recognize multiple disabilities
• D) Because only individuals who have had the cause of their disabilities diagnosed can be included in the definition

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Definitions:

Social Hierarchy

The stratification of society into different levels of class, status, or authority, often influencing access to resources and power.

New Jim Crow

A term that refers to the modern systematic and structural racial discrimination mechanisms, especially in the context of mass incarceration in the United States.

Convicted

Found guilty of a crime by a court of law.

Net Worth

The total assets owned by an individual or entity minus the total liabilities owed; a measure of financial health.