AHRS 200 - Disability In Society - Final Exam

Accommodations are not required if they are seen as: (a) imposing an undue burden. (b) unreasonable. (c) fundamental alteration of a program. (d) All of the above.

(d) All of the above.

According to Dr. Gough, the path of loss includes: (a) Attachment dreams. (b) Denial/anxiety. (c) Growth. (d) All of the above.

(d) All of the above.

An individual with a disability knows more about their disability and personal experiences than others on the outside.

True.

Coping can be defined as any response to a difficult life situation that avoids or prevents stress.

True.

Negative attitudes and misperceptions of disability present the greatest barrier for people with disabilities.

True.

Successful coping always involves the possibility of growth and demands change.

True.

The ADA is a civil rights law.

True.

Disability may influence which of the following area(s) of family functioning? (a) financial. (b) social-emotional. (c) environmental/physical. (d) All of the above.

(d) All of the above.

"Signature wounds" from war include: (a) Traumatic brain injury. (b) PTSD. (c) Amputations. (d) All of the above.

(d) All of the above.

Which of the following is not an example of good disability etiquette when interacting with a person who is blind? (a) Petting the guide dog, even without permission, to show your appreciation for working dogs. (b) Asking first if they would like assistance crossing the street. (c) Avoiding common phrases such as "See you later!" (d) Speaking louder to accommodate for their vision loss.

(a) Petting the guide dog, even without permission, to show your appreciation for working dogs.

One argument against some forms of reproductive technology from the Disability community that Stainton (2007) discusses includes: (a) Selective elimination of fetuses and embryos with disability-related traits is the ultimate expression of prejudice. (b) Selective elimination of fetuses and embryos with disability-related traits produces a more robust society. (c) Selective elimination of fetuses and embryos with disability-related traits must be on a case-by-case basis to be justifiable. (d) Selective elimination of fetuses and embryos with disability-related traits is one method to improve social conditions for persons with disabilities.

(a) Selective elimination of fetuses and embryos with disability-related traits is the ultimate expression of prejudice.

People with disabilities: (a) face many health-related disparities. (b) have equal access to health care and health services. (c) are not medically disadvantaged by disability due to current disability legislation. (d) face few significant health-related barriers.

(a) face many health-related disparities.

Judy Heumann: (a) faced disability discrimination in her fight to pursue a career in education. (b) led the Capital Crawl. (c) overcame obstacles related to her blindness. (d) founded the Special Olympics.

(a) faced disability discrimination in her fight to pursue a career in education.

The oldest model of disability is the ____________ model. (a) moral. (b) medical. (c) social. (d) environmental.

(a) moral.

According to United Nations Enable, about ____________of the world's population live with a disability. (a) 2% (b) 10% (c) 30% (d) There is no data available

(b) 10%

Which of the following is not a good example of good disability etiquette when interacting with a person who uses a wheelchair? (a) Getting to eye level with the person in the wheelchair when engaging in a lengthy conversation. (b) Pushing the person to help them navigate uneven terrain even if it is without their permission. (c) Asking first if they would like assistance with a heavy door. (d) Refraining from touching the chair since the wheelchair is part of their personal space.

(b) Pushing the person to help them navigate uneven terrain even if it is without their permission.

Which of the following is one of the most important steps we can take to improve the social conditions, well-being, and health of those living with mental health disabilities? (a) Improved access to therapy. (b) Steps to reduce stigma. (c) Improved medication. (d) Better care in institutions.

(b) Steps to reduce stigma.

Ed Roberts was: (a) involuntarily sterilized. (b) a leader of the Independent Living Movement. (c) institutionalized. (d) the founder of Disabled in Action.

(b) a leader of the Independent Living Movement.

The idea that disability is an individual problem -- one that must be fixed or cured -- is in alignment with which model of disability? (a) moral. (b) medical. (c) social. (d) environmental.

(b) medical.

Grieving is a process that is: (a) difficult, but time-limited. (b) unlearned and feeling focused. (c) painful, but with a definite beginning and a definite end. (d) can be resolved quickest with appropriate therapy.

(b) unlearned and feeling focused.

Culturally Deaf people use what type of sign language? (a) Pigeon sign language. (b) Signed Exact English. (c) American Sign Language. (d) North American Sign System.

(c) American Sign Language.

Which of the following describe(s) the relationship between the rate of sexual abuse and people with disabilities? (a) There is a high rate of sexual abuse perpetrated against men and women who have disabilities. (b) There is a high rate of sexual abuse among people who live in institutions. (c) Both of the statements above. (d) None of the statements above.

(c) Both of the statements above.

Learning disabilities: (a) are the same as intellectual disabilities. (b) result in low IQ that fundamentally affects a person's ability to carry out daily life functions independently. (c) affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do math calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention. (d) None of the above

(c) affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do math calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention.

Olkin (1999) describes the shared experience of _____________________between people with disabilities and other minority groups. (a) shame, low self-esteem, and negative self-concept. (b) empowerment and pride. (c) prejudice, discrimination, and stigma. (d) group support.

(c) prejudice, discrimination, and stigma.

Which of the following is/are TRUE? (a) People with disabilities face oppression as it relates to the expression of their sexuality. (b) It can be argued that sex education materials for people with disabilities are often limited. (c) Federally-funded family planning clinics are often inaccessible or they may not be equipped to properly serve people with disabilities. (d) All of the above are true. (e) Only A and B are true.

(d) All of the above are true.

Examples of ways that improve the accessibility of websites and multimedia include: (a) captioning for videos. (b) video descriptions. (c) images augmented with audio descriptions. (d) All of the above.

(d) All of the above.

Individuals living with HIV often face which of the following fear(s): (a) isolation (b) exclusion from social groups (c) insults and gossip (d) All of the above.

(d) All of the above.

Stigma related to mental health disabilities leads to: (a) exclusion. (b) poor social support. (c) low self-esteem. (d) All of the above.

(d) All of the above.

Which of the following is an example of Universal Design? (a) Curb cuts on sidewalks. (b) Assistance dogs for people with mobility impairments. (c) Books in Braille for people with vision loss. (d) Carbon fiber prosthetic limbs.

(d) Carbon fiber prosthetic limbs.

The compilation of photographs and text of Blatt and Kaplan that revealed the horrid conditions of institutions was known as: (a) Shame and Scandal. (b) Justice No More. (c) Dark Ages of Disability. (d) Christmas in Purgatory.

(d) Christmas in Purgatory.

Select the statement that is false. (a) Sir Francis Gaulton is considered the founder of Eugenics. (b) By 1924, eighteen states had Eugenics laws. (c) Eugenics was thought to be a positive attempt to improve heredity. (d) Eugenics was a religious movement.

(d) Eugenics was a religious movement.

Which of the following is TRUE? (a) Hiring employees with disabilities increases Workmans Compensation rates (b) People with disabilities are unable to meet performance standards, thus making them an employment risk (c) Employees with disabilities have a higher absenteeism rate than employees without disabilities. (d) Most workers with disabilities require no special accommodations and the cost for those who do is minimal or much lower than many employers believe.

(d) Most workers with disabilities require no special accommodations and the cost for those who do is minimal or much lower than many employers believe.

Select the sentence that best exemplifies emotionally-neutral, person first language. (a) The disabled man suffers from CP. (b) The disabled man has CP. (c) The man with a disability suffers from CP. (d) The man with a disability has CP.

(d) The man with a disability has CP.

Handicap is another word for: (a) disability. (b) people with disabilities. (c) a medical condition that a person has. (d) a barrier that a person faces.

(d) a barrier that a person faces.

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: (a) function best when they are segregated from their peers. (b) thrive in social situations. (c) are incapable of achieving work and personal goals. (d) will thrive when environmental design and social factors are sensitive to their unique differences.

(d) will thrive when environmental design and social factors are sensitive to their unique differences.

The term "person with a disability" can be used to describe someone with either a visible disability or a hidden disability.

True.

Universal Design is planning that strives to create accessibility for all people, regardless of ability.

True.

Accommodations provide an unfair advantage.

False.

All people who are Deaf read lips.

False.

All people who use wheelchairs do so because they cannot walk at all.

False.

Autism Spectrum Disorder is an intellectual disability that mainly affects a person's IQ.

False.

Children with disabilities in the United States were finally guaranteed a right to public education that is tailored to their needs in 1964.

False.

Disability almost always has a negative and detrimental effect on family dynamics.

False.

Most people who are legally blind have no residual vision and can see nothing at all.

False.

Most reasonable accommodations are costly (>$200).

False.

People who are blind or those with low vision cannot lead independent lives.

False.

People with disabilities tend to be asexual.

False.

Telethons promote positive views about disability.

False.

Wheelchairs are confining and a sign of impairment.

False.

American Sign Language (ASL) is linguistically rich and an important part of Deaf culture.

True.