Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True of the Disabled

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the disabled and handicapped in the United States?

• A)The increase in the proportion of disabled individuals in the population is due mostly to increases in the incidence of crippling diseases.
• B)Although regrettable,many Americans actively discriminate against the disabled and the handicapped.
• C)The disabled and the handicapped suffer from high unemployment and underemployment.
• D)Increasingly,the disabled and the handicapped have emerged as recognized minority groups.
• E)Generally,when hired,the disabled and the handicapped prove to be dedicated,capable,and productive workers.

Understand the roles and types of questions in surveys and research.

Understand the importance of using a representative sample in surveys to ensure validity and reliability of data collected.

Identify the characteristics and limitations of closed and open-ended questions in data collection.

Distinguish between the reliability and validity of a survey and its impact on survey outcomes.

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A medical treatment that involves sending small electric currents through the brain to trigger a brief seizure, used to treat severe depression and other mental health conditions.

Depression

A disorder in mental health defined by ongoing feelings of sadness or a lack of enthusiasm for activities, significantly hindering day-to-day life.

Depressing Memories

Recollections of past events that evoke feelings of sadness and despondency.

Major Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.