Whether a physical problem interferes with successful functioning in life primarily depends on:
A. The environment—technologically, physically, and culturally.
B. The nature of the physical problem or disability.
C. The number of other physical problems the disabled person has.
D. The disabled person's attitude.
ANS: A
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