What is the best way to define a handicap?
a. Any loss of function
b. A disability that interferes with one's normal functioning
c. Any loss of ability to perform activities of daily living
d. An irreversible lifelong impairment
ANS: B
A handicap is a disadvantage for a given individual from an impairment that limits his or her role performance. A particular handicap for one person might not pose any handicap for another with the same disability. An impairment is a loss of function. A functional limitation is a disability that interferes with one's normal functioning. A chronic illness is an irreversible lifelong impairment.
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