EEX3093 Exam 1 Guide With
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ADA definition of disability - ANSWER physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more major life activities; has record of such impairment;
or is regarding as having such impairment
record of: means that someone can have the disability, but it's not affecting their
lives at the moment
definition of disability: impairment - ANSWER problem in body function or structure
(physical)
definition of disability: activity limitation - ANSWER difficulty encountered when
executing a task/action
definition of disability: participation restriction - ANSWER problem experience in life
situations
What is the medical model of disability? - ANSWER Sees disability as a problem and
its goal is to cure the impairment; fosters prejudice and stigma
What is the social model of disability which was created by individuals with
disability? - ANSWER It looks external to the individual. Sees the environment as
inaccessible, attitudes are inhibiting, & organizations are inflexible
What is the tragedy-charity model of disability? - ANSWER Sees people with
disabilities as victims that need pity and care. Often used for fund-raising
What is the religious-moral model of disability? - ANSWER Disability is either seen
as a punishment for past sins or necessary for spiritual award. Can result in exorcism
or death
, What is the economic model of disability? - ANSWER Focuses on finances and
financial impact. Defines disability as a person's inability to work
What is the customer-empowering model of disability? - ANSWER Sees people with
disabilities as capable decision makers. Puts them in control of financial resources &
services
What model of disability was represented in Secret Sister (Jennifer & Dominique)? -
ANSWER The adopted sister with no legs was view through the tragedy charity
model; they emphasized the sadness of her situation
The medical model is also seen.
What model of disability was represented in Not Your Inspiration (Stella)? -
ANSWER Stella views life through the social model because she emphasized that her
disability does not impact her performance in society.
Economic model because her student didn't believe that someone with a disability
could be their professor.
What model of disability was represented in Lives Worth Living (Fred)? - ANSWER
Customer-empowering model and tragedy-charity model
What is stigma? - ANSWER A label that comes with a negative connotation
What are the 3 types of stigma in Goffman's book Stigma? - ANSWER 1) stigma of
character traits
2) physical stigma
3) stigma of group identity
In Goffman's Stigma, how can stigmatized persons respond to their stigma? -
ANSWER Undergo plastic surgery, compensate for their stigma, blame their stigma
for their failures, criticize normals, learning experience, or hiding
In Goffman's Stigma, what are some examples of stigma symbols? - ANSWER A
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ADA definition of disability - ANSWER physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more major life activities; has record of such impairment;
or is regarding as having such impairment
record of: means that someone can have the disability, but it's not affecting their
lives at the moment
definition of disability: impairment - ANSWER problem in body function or structure
(physical)
definition of disability: activity limitation - ANSWER difficulty encountered when
executing a task/action
definition of disability: participation restriction - ANSWER problem experience in life
situations
What is the medical model of disability? - ANSWER Sees disability as a problem and
its goal is to cure the impairment; fosters prejudice and stigma
What is the social model of disability which was created by individuals with
disability? - ANSWER It looks external to the individual. Sees the environment as
inaccessible, attitudes are inhibiting, & organizations are inflexible
What is the tragedy-charity model of disability? - ANSWER Sees people with
disabilities as victims that need pity and care. Often used for fund-raising
What is the religious-moral model of disability? - ANSWER Disability is either seen
as a punishment for past sins or necessary for spiritual award. Can result in exorcism
or death
, What is the economic model of disability? - ANSWER Focuses on finances and
financial impact. Defines disability as a person's inability to work
What is the customer-empowering model of disability? - ANSWER Sees people with
disabilities as capable decision makers. Puts them in control of financial resources &
services
What model of disability was represented in Secret Sister (Jennifer & Dominique)? -
ANSWER The adopted sister with no legs was view through the tragedy charity
model; they emphasized the sadness of her situation
The medical model is also seen.
What model of disability was represented in Not Your Inspiration (Stella)? -
ANSWER Stella views life through the social model because she emphasized that her
disability does not impact her performance in society.
Economic model because her student didn't believe that someone with a disability
could be their professor.
What model of disability was represented in Lives Worth Living (Fred)? - ANSWER
Customer-empowering model and tragedy-charity model
What is stigma? - ANSWER A label that comes with a negative connotation
What are the 3 types of stigma in Goffman's book Stigma? - ANSWER 1) stigma of
character traits
2) physical stigma
3) stigma of group identity
In Goffman's Stigma, how can stigmatized persons respond to their stigma? -
ANSWER Undergo plastic surgery, compensate for their stigma, blame their stigma
for their failures, criticize normals, learning experience, or hiding
In Goffman's Stigma, what are some examples of stigma symbols? - ANSWER A
