Quiz on Understanding Disabilities and Vulnerabilities

What does the term 'impairment' refer to?

• A lack or abnormality of an anatomic structure

• A societal barrier to inclusion

• A type of disability

• A medical condition

Which of the following is NOT a type of barrier that can inhibit the inclusion of people with impairments?

• Attitudinal barriers

• Emotional barriers

• Physical barriers

• Policy barriers

According to the medical definition, what does disability mean?

• A genetic disorder

• Functional limitations due to impairment

• A lack of social skills

• A physical injury

What is a common genetic cause of intellectual disability?

• Down syndrome

• Environmental toxins

• Poverty

• Malnutrition

Which of the following can lead to visual impairment?

• Blindness

• Autism

• Speech disorders

• Hearing loss

What is a characteristic of hearing impairment?

• It cannot be treated

• It includes hard of hearing and deafness

• It only affects speech

• It is always genetic

Which of the following is a type of speech impairment?

• Visual impairment

• Stuttering

• Down syndrome

• Autism

What does autism significantly affect?

• Verbal and nonverbal communication

• Physical mobility

• Hearing ability

• Intellectual functioning

Which of the following is NOT a cause of emotional and behavioral disorders?

• Biological factors

• Genetic factors

• Cultural factors

• Environmental factors

What is a characteristic of intellectual disability?

• Is always genetic

• Develops after age 18

• Only affects physical abilities

• Significant limitations in intellectual functioning