Chapter 13 - Physical Disabilities

Question 1

Norms and the reaction of others
Positive and negative traits can be deviant
Not all deviance is “bad”

Answer 1

Deviance and Physical Disabilities 
•Stigmatization 
Example : obesity 
Lack of self restraint 
• Withdrawal from social interactions

Question 2

“The Sick Role”

Answer 2

4 Elements : 
• Responsibility 
•Exemption 
•Character of illness 
•Seek help 
Examples of the sick role 
•intellectual disability 
•Physical handicaps

Question 3

Managing Disabilties

Answer 3

• Passing
• Normalize
• Difficulty
• Coping
• Dissociation
• Subcultures

Question 4

Mental Disorders

Answer 4

• Stigma
• Role of the mentally ill
• Self-reactions and social roles

Question 5

Solitary Deviance

Answer 5

• Practice alone
• No learning
• Longer and secrecy
• Example : eating disorders

Question 6

Social Control of Mental Disorders

Answer 6

• Getting help
• Social disapproval
• Reducing stigma