Theoretical models of disability - Social identity model

Question 1

True or False: People with disabilities may develop a sense of personal identity through consorting with others who share similar life experiences based on their disability.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which group often has a particularly strong social identity due to shared linguistic experiences?
A) People who are blind
B) People who are deaf
C) People with mobility impairments
D) People with cognitive disabilities

Answer 2

B) People who are deaf

Question 3

True or False: There is only one sign language used globally.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Why do deaf people who speak sign language tend to spend time with each other?
A) They prefer it
B) They can communicate in their shared language
C) They cannot befriend hearing people
D) They have similar cultural backgrounds

Answer 4

B) They can communicate in their shared language

Question 5

What forms of expression help to strengthen deaf cultural bonds?
A) Sports events
B) Deaf theater productions
C) Musical concerts
D) Deaf television shows

Answer 5

B) Deaf theater productions
D) Deaf television shows

Question 6

True or False: Fully accepting one’s disability can contribute to emotional and psychological well-being.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

True or False: Forming alliances and advocacy networks can help people with disabilities gain political strength.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is a weakness of the Social Identity or Cultural Affiliation Model?
A) It always serves as a useful basis for technical definitions of disability
B) It can lead to feelings of exclusion from the rest of society
C) It makes it harder to form a collective voice for political change
D) It prevents self-acceptance and empowerment

Answer 8

B) It can lead to feelings of exclusion from the rest of society