A psychological milestone, that includes “developing a sense of trust in others and a sense of autonomy” which has an impact on disability, is relevant in disability affecting:
Children
What is the term which is described as "the loss or abnormality of psychological, physical or anatomical structure or function at the system or organ level that may or may not be permanent."
Impairment
What is the coping strategy where an individual learns to counteract functional limitations in one area by becoming stronger or more proficient in another:
Compensation
PV2 Snuffy suffered a myocardial infarction two months ago and his doctor recommended he change his diet and stop smoking because he is at high risk for another heart attack. Once he was released from the hospital, he immediately began to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day and resumed his high fat diet. He has continually disregarded the medical recommendations and recently he said, “I won’t have another heart attack. The doctor is just trying to scare me.”
What coping behavior is SGT Williams exhibiting?
Denial
What are the most common emotional reactions to disability?
Grief
Fear and Anxiety
Anger
Depression
Guilt