Unit 5 Vocab Quiz

Self-determination

• The ability to rely on others for decisions

• Making decisions about one’s own life without being influenced by others

• The act of seeking permission from others before making a decision

• A state of being controlled by others in daily activities

Self-advocacy

• Seeking help from others without taking action

• Promoting one’s own interests and needs effectively

• Relying on others for advice and guidance

• Making decisions for other people

Autonomy

• The capacity to perform tasks without any help

• Independence and the ability to make decisions for oneself

• Relying on others to guide your actions

• Having others make decisions on your behalf

Empowerment

• Giving someone control over their own decisions and actions

• A method of controlling others’ actions

• Removing someone’s ability to make decisions

• Restricting personal choices for better safety

Self-esteem

• Confidence in the abilities of others

• How others perceive you based on your actions

• How you feel about yourself and your own worth

• Relying on others for validation

Self-confidence

• Belief in others’ abilities

• Confidence that stems from the support of friends and family

• Trust in one’s own abilities and judgment

• Being overly reliant on external validation

Advocacy

• The act of supporting or arguing for a cause or group

• Speaking on behalf of others without listening to their needs

• A system of judging others based on their opinions

• Focusing on promoting one’s own interests

Personal rights

• Rights given by the government

• The rights individuals have to their own freedom and well-being

• Rights granted based on education or professional status

• Rights determined by peers

Communication

• The ability to speak multiple languages

• The exchange of information through verbal, non-verbal, or written means

• Expressing oneself through written language alone

• Giving commands and instructions to others

Accessibility

• The ability to reach or access places, information, or services

• The restriction of certain places or services

• The ease of communication between individuals

• A state where information is only available to certain groups