The efforts of disability rights activists to remove the stigma attached to disabilities demonstrate how the definition of normal versus abnormal depends upon

A. the degree of abnormality.
B. cultural definition.
C. how individuals feel.
D. the nature of the affliction.


Answer: B

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A) favor construction of more nuclear power plants. B) disapprove of increased spending on job training programs. C) support U.S. troops invading another country. D) prefer domestic social spending over military spending.

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In an era of increased accountability in funding for human services, which of the following is NOT one of the components of accountability in human service agencies?

a. For use in advocacy for agency funding b. Financial control over agency and program resources c. Revenues committed when they conform to agency or program budget d. Work toward the accomplishment of program plans, goals, and objectives

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The Civil Rights Movement is an example of __________.

A) how monetary resources do not always matter for bringing awareness to a cause B) the way stereotypes play a central role in the activities of interest groups C) how the welfare state is best understood in social context D) the importance of social networks for opportunities and life chances

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Bob and Sue paint their baby's room pink as soon as they find out they are having a girl. They are beginning to provide the baby with what?

a.) self-awareness b.) class markers c.) a deadname d.) her gendered identity

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