One Guideline for Interacting with People Who Have a Disability

question 5

Multiple Choice

One guideline for interacting with people who have a disability is:

• A) To prevent embarrassment, take care that you don't say "see you later" to a blind person.
• B) When you are talking to a person who uses a wheelchair, position yourself at her or his eye level.
• C) An effective way to reduce your awkwardness and create a sense of familiarity is to lean on a person's wheelchair.
• D) If a person has difficulty speaking, you can assist her by finishing her sentences for her.

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Definitions:

Interactions

Refers to the reciprocal action or influence between entities, such as chemicals, social agents, or environmental factors.

Cultural Context

The environment and factors that influence the values, practices, and communication of a particular group, including history, economy, social norms, and language.

Parietal Cortex

A region of the brain located in the parietal lobe, involved in processing sensory information such as touch, spatial orientation, and navigation.

Brain Development

The process of growth and maturation of the brain, involving changes in structure, function, and connectivity that occur throughout a person's life.