Which One of the Following Descriptions Distinguishes Best Between a Disability

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following descriptions distinguishes best between a disability and a handicap?

• A)Disabilities are functional impairments,while handicaps are disadvantages imposed on an individual.
• B)Disabilities are more severe than handicaps.
• C)Handicaps are caused by disabilities.
• D)There is no real difference between the two;the terms are interchangeable.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation characterized by two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual.

Dissociative Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.

Distinct Personalities

Unique sets of characteristics, traits, and behavioral patterns that define an individual's personal identity and differentiate them from others.