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  1. What is the biopsychosocial model of disability?

    Answer: An integrative model considering the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding disability

    The biopsychosocial model integrates biological (health conditions), psychological (personal factors), and social (environmental barriers) dimensions.

  2. How does the human rights model differ from the social model?

    Answer: The human rights model explicitly frames disability as a human rights issue with legal protections, recognizing inherent dignity regardless of impairment

    The human rights model extends the social model by explicitly framing accessibility as a fundamental right and establishing legal obligations.

  3. What is the economic model of disability?

    Answer: A perspective defining disability primarily by its impact on economic productivity and labor market contribution

    The economic model assesses disability through its impact on capacity for economic productivity and labor market participation.

  4. What is the 'functional limitations' model and how is it applied?

    Answer: A model identifying specific functional capabilities and limitations, used in rehabilitation, AT matching, and occupational assessment

    The functional limitations model focuses on what specific activities a person can and cannot perform, used practically in rehabilitation and accommodation.

  5. How does the identity model of disability view disability?

    Answer: As a positive aspect of identity and a source of community, culture, pride, and shared experience

    The identity model views disability as a valued part of personal and group identity, connected to rich culture, community, and shared history.

  6. What is the moral or religious model of disability?

    Answer: A historical perspective viewing disability as divine punishment, moral failing, or spiritual test, leading to stigma

    This historical model attributed disability to divine punishment, sin, karma, or spiritual testing, leading to shame and exclusion.

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