Which of the following best describes the term disability?
a. unable to work at 100% of the ability of the average person in the society
b. functional limitation preventing or interfering with the ability to perform age-expected activities
c. a condition in which a person is prevented by limitations from doing the work he or she needs to do
d. having a part of the body that functions at 75% or less of its ability
B
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A Incorrect: Disability is not defined as being unable to work at 100% of the ability of the average person in the society.
B Correct: Disability is best defined as a functional limitation that prevents or interferes with a person's ability to perform age-expected activities.
C Incorrect: Disability is not defined as a condition in which a person is prevented by limitations from doing the work he or she needs to do.
D Incorrect: Disability is not defined as having a part of the body that functions at 75% or less of its ability.
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