Youth Development Quiz: Disability And History

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Youth Development Quiz: Disability And History - Quiz

What do you know about disability and history? Do you believe you can pass this quiz? This quiz inquires about whether someone on disability who receives social security can work as much as they want, what is a Medicaid waiver, people with disabilities broken, and what hospital was revealed for its deplorable treatment of patients in the 1970’s. This quiz will teach you about the history of disability.

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1.

People on Social Security can work as much as they want and keep their benefits.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
This statement is false. People on Social Security can work, but there are limits to how much they can earn without affecting their benefits. If they earn above a certain threshold, their benefits may be reduced. Therefore, they cannot work as much as they want and keep their benefits.

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2.

At one time, 25 states in the U.S. had sterilization laws for people with disabilities.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
At one time, 25 states in the U.S. had sterilization laws for people with disabilities. This means that it was indeed true that there were laws in place in 25 states that allowed for the sterilization of individuals with disabilities. These laws were implemented as a form of eugenics, with the belief that preventing individuals with disabilities from reproducing would improve the genetic quality of the population. However, these laws were later deemed unethical and discriminatory, and were eventually abolished.

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3.

Teenagers with disabilities do not have a higher pregnancy rate than teenagers without disabilities.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Teenagers with disabilities may actually have a higher pregnancy rate compared to teenagers without disabilities. This could be due to a variety of factors, including a lack of comprehensive sex education, limited access to contraceptives, and potential difficulties in making informed decisions about sexual activity. It is important to provide appropriate support and education to all teenagers, regardless of their disabilities, to ensure they have the necessary knowledge and resources to make informed choices about their sexual health.

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4.

What is a Medicaid waiver?
- A.
  
  A federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes). It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income. It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
- B.
  
  Enables states to cover a broad array of home and community-based services for targeted populations as an alternative to institutionalization. They may also include services not covered through the State Plan such as respite care, environmental modifications, or family training.
- C.
  
  A state administered program that provides medical care for low-income individuals and their families who fit into an eligibility group recognized by federal and state law.
Correct Answer
B. Enables states to cover a broad array of home and community-based services for targeted populations as an alternative to institutionalization. They may also include services not covered through the State Plan such as respite care, environmental modifications, or family training.

Explanation
A Medicaid waiver is a program that allows states to provide a variety of home and community-based services to specific populations as an alternative to institutional care. These services can include respite care, environmental modifications, and family training, among others. This enables states to offer a broader range of support to individuals who may not qualify for traditional Medicaid services or who prefer to receive care in a community setting rather than in an institution.

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5.

To say that someone with a disability is “broken” and in need of being “fixed” is an example of what model of disability?
- A.
  
  Medical
- B.
  
  Social
- C.
  
  Charity
- D.
  
  Moral
Correct Answer
A. Medical

Explanation
The correct answer is Medical. This model of disability views disabilities as individual problems that need to be fixed or cured through medical interventions. It focuses on the impairment or condition of the individual rather than the barriers and societal factors that contribute to disability.

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6.

What state-supported institution was known for controversial medical experiments on its patients from 1930’s-60’s, and was finally exposed for its deplorable conditions in the 1970’s by Geraldo Rivera?
- A.
  
  Willowbrook
- B.
  
  White Haven
- C.
  
  Brookhaven
Correct Answer
A. Willowbrook

Explanation
Willowbrook was a state-supported institution that gained notoriety for conducting controversial medical experiments on its patients from the 1930s to the 1960s. The institution's deplorable conditions were exposed by Geraldo Rivera in the 1970s.

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7.

People with disabilities have a lower chance of acquiring another disability in their lifetime.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement suggests that people with disabilities are less likely to acquire another disability in their lifetime. However, this is not true. People with disabilities can still be at risk of acquiring additional disabilities, either related or unrelated to their existing disability. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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8.

What laws made it illegal for people with disabilities to go out in public?
- A.
  
  ADA
- B.
  
  Ugly laws
- C.
  
  Transportation laws
Correct Answer
B. Ugly laws

Explanation
Ugly laws were the laws that made it illegal for people with disabilities to go out in public. These laws were enacted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and were aimed at preventing individuals with disabilities, particularly those with visible physical disabilities, from appearing in public spaces. The laws were discriminatory and dehumanizing, treating people with disabilities as unworthy of being seen in public. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), on the other hand, is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various aspects of life, including public accommodations.

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9.

Aktion T4 is a Nazi Eugenics Program focusing on people with disabilities.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Aktion T4 was indeed a Nazi Eugenics Program that targeted people with disabilities. Under this program, thousands of disabled individuals were forcibly sterilized or euthanized in an effort to eliminate what the Nazis considered "undesirable" traits from the population. This program reflected the Nazis' belief in racial purity and their desire to create a society based on their twisted ideology. It is a dark and disturbing chapter in history that serves as a reminder of the atrocities committed during the Nazi regime.

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Youth Development Quiz: Disability And History

People on Social Security can work as much as they want and keep their benefits.

At one time, 25 states in the U.S. had sterilization laws for people with disabilities.

Teenagers with disabilities do not have a higher pregnancy rate than teenagers without disabilities.

What is a Medicaid waiver?

To say that someone with a disability is “broken” and in need of being “fixed” is an example of what model of disability?

What state-supported institution was known for controversial medical experiments on its patients from 1930’s-60’s, and was finally exposed for its deplorable conditions in the 1970’s by Geraldo Rivera?

People with disabilities have a lower chance of acquiring another disability in their lifetime.

What laws made it illegal for people with disabilities to go out in public?

Aktion T4 is a Nazi Eugenics Program focusing on people with disabilities.