Question 1

Retail stores have made it a common practice to hire disabled people as sales people.

Accepted Answer

While some retail stores do make efforts to hire disabled people, including as salespeople, it is not accurate to say it has become a common practice across the entire retail industry. Hiring practices vary widely among different companies and locations.

Question 2

Bubba has a damaged inner ear. This condition is a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

Impairment is a loss or abnormality of physical, mental, or emotional function. Bubba's damaged inner ear is a loss of function, so it is an impairment.

Question 3

Those with disabilities become identified, certified, and derogated just as any other recognized deviant does.

Accepted Answer

This statement reflects the social model of disability, which suggests that society's response to physical and mental differences can lead to the marginalization and stigmatization of individuals with disabilities, treating them as deviants from the norm. This process involves identification (recognizing someone as different), certification (officially labeling them as disabled), and derogation (devaluing or discriminating against them), similar to the treatment of other social deviants.

Question 4

Sandy is unable to read ordinary newspaper print, even with perfectly fitted glasses. Sandy would be best described as someone who is:

Accepted Answer

Functionally blind refers to individuals who cannot read standard print even with corrective lenses, but may still have some usable vision.

Question 5

The status of being physically disabled is usually seen as an ascribed category.

Accepted Answer

Being physically disabled is generally considered an ascribed status because it is a condition that individuals are born with or acquire involuntarily, rather than something they achieve or choose.

Question 6

The Elephant Man was based on a true story.

Accepted Answer

The Elephant Man is based on the true story of Joseph Merrick, a man who lived in the 19th century and was known for the extreme physical deformities he suffered.

Question 7

Sometimes stigma is used in a positive way to encourage normal role acquisition for those with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Stigma can be used positively to encourage normal role acquisition for those with disabilities by providing them with a sense of belonging and purpose.

Question 8

Stigma alone can cause the deviance associated with physical handicaps.

Accepted Answer

Stigma does not cause the deviance associated with physical handicaps; rather, societal reactions and perceptions contribute to the stigmatization and marginalization of individuals with physical handicaps, potentially exacerbating their challenges.

Question 9

There is little evidence that excessive weight or thinness (except at the extremes) is by itself related to increased death risk.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that while extreme obesity or underweight can be linked to higher mortality, moderate variations in weight do not significantly impact death risk.

Question 10

Those with disabilities never really have to play the sick role.

Accepted Answer

People with disabilities may sometimes have to play the sick role, especially in situations where their disability leads to acute health issues or when interacting with healthcare systems that require them to conform to traditional patient roles.

Question 11

In which century did Western societies distinguish different types of dependents and develop specialized welfare services to the blind?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

People with physical disabilities no longer encounter isolation, segregation, and discrimination like they did in the past.

Accepted Answer

Despite progress in laws and attitudes, people with physical disabilities still face isolation, segregation, and discrimination in various aspects of life, including employment, education, and access to public spaces.

Question 13

The relationship between the disabled and the able-bodied is strained because the disabled:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The relationship between the disabled and the...

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT always considered an "involuntary deviant?"

Accepted Answer

Stuttering is not always considered an involuntary deviant because it can vary in severity and can sometimes be managed or improved with therapy, making it not universally perceived as deviant in all contexts or cultures.

Question 15

John is unable to speak because a portion of his brain that helps one talk is damaged. The inability to speak is a(n) _________.

Accepted Answer

A disability refers to a functional limitation or restriction of an individual's ability to perform an activity, in this case, speaking, due to brain damage.

Question 16

It is estimated by one expert that as much as ____ of all cosmetic surgeries require revision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is estimated by one expert that...

Question 17

Intellectual Disability is best diagnosed with an IQ test.

Accepted Answer

Intellectual Disability diagnosis involves both IQ testing and assessments of adaptive behaviors, including social and practical skills, not just an IQ test alone.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT part of the sick role?

Accepted Answer

The concept of the sick role, as defined by Talcott Parsons, includes the expectations that a sick person is exempt from normal social roles (B), cannot be expected to care for themselves (A), and should seek and cooperate with medical help to get well (D). It does not inherently include the expectation that significant others are required to assist the sick individual (C), which is not a core component of the sick role itself.

Question 19

Sarah has a damaged optic nerve, cannot see, and therefore cannot drive a car. Her inability to drive a car is an example of a(n) ______ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sarah has a damaged optic nerve, cannot...

Question 20

It is best to see disabilities as the sociology:

Accepted Answer

Seeing disabilities through the lens of "difference" promotes an understanding that emphasizes diversity and individuality without inherently valuing one set of abilities over another. This perspective encourages the recognition of the unique contributions and challenges of individuals with disabilities, rather than framing them as deviant or oppressed.

Quiz 13: Physical Disabilities