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Ch5 Universal Diversity Theory Test Questions & Answers

Chapter 5

Quiz Questions

  1. Which of the following is not an element of the social ecological model?
    1. Biosocial domain
    2. Psychosocial domain
    3. Bio-structural domain
    4. Social structural domain

2. In the mid-twentieth century, children with Down syndrome routinely lived in institutions from birth because people assumed that their trisomy meant they had little developmental potential. Under which domain do these assumptions fall?

a. Biosocial

b. Psychosocial

c. Social-structural

d. Bio-structural

  1. Federal social policies that include children with Down syndrome in mainstream schools fall into which domain?

a. Biosocial

b. Psychosocial

c. Social-structural

d. Bio-structural

4. High rates of depression among institutionalized people with disabilities is an example of which of the social ecological domains?

a. Biosocial

b. Psychosocial

c. Social-structural

d. Biostructural

5. According to values orientation theory, the primary time orientation for African Americans is:

a. Past

b. Present

c. Future

d. All of the above

6. According to values orientation theory, the primary time orientation for Native Americans is:

a. Past

b. Present

c. Future

d. All of the above

7. According to values orientation theory, the primary time orientation for d/Disabled Americans is:

a. Past

b. Present

c. Future

d. All of the above

8. According to values orientation theory, the primary time orientation for European Americans is:

a. Past

b. Present

c. Future

d. All of the above

9. Which of the following is not a dimension of critical disability theory?

a. The social model of disability.

b. Ableism limits disabled people.

c. Disability identity.

d. Objective observation.

10. Which of the following is not a common dimension of most theoretical approaches to disability across societies?

a. chronic illness and disability are viewed as synonymous.

b. disability is exclusively an internal condition.

c. adjustment to disability is a process of overcoming internal impairments.

d. ableism is a significant source of problems.

11. Typically, twentieth century diverse minority advocates (e.g., feminists, ethnic/ race advocates)

a. readily embraced disability as diversity.

b. found common ground with disability rights advocates.

c. adopted disability-as-deficient attitudes.

d. incorporated the social model of disability

12. Universal diversity theory challenges the validity of “mainstream normativity” relative to

a. physical disability

b. cognitive impairments

c. race and ethnicity

d. all of the above

13. Universal diversity theory incorporates elements of which of the following identity group critical approaches?

a. critical race theory

b. feminism

c. queer theory

d. all of the above

14. Which of the following is not an element of universal diversity theory?

a. Language and cultural symbols reflect social values and attitudes.

b. Diversity and oppression are synonymous

c. People and groups are interdependent

d. People have multiple and intersecting identities

15. Critical theories like critical race theory teach:

a. That racial minorities are superior

b. Whites should feel ashamed of their racism

c. Power and privilege have disadvantaged people of color

d. All of the above

16. Which of the following has the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed about social equality in society?

a. Higher morbidity and mortality rates for non-whites and disabled people because of social inequalities.

b. Because of targeted interventions, communities of color have lower than expected mortality rates.

c. Recent disability policies and laws have ensured access to the full spectrum of care for d/Disabled people.

d. A concerted effort by leaders to withhold care and treatment from disadvantaged persons

17. Which of the following represents the universal diversity theory approach to diversity and oppression?

a. Diversity and oppression are inexorably connected.

b. Diversity and oppression are less relevant to dominant cultural groups that hold the power and privilege.

c. Universal access promotes diversity as the responsibility of all.

d. People from privileged groups must acknowledge their wrong doings.

18. Voice recognition software, originally developed for people with physical disabilities but used widely today is an example of

a. universal access

b. able bodied appropriation

c. societal ableism

d. the medical model of disability

19. Which of the following is an element of interdependence in universal diversity theory?

a. Health and human service professionals who derive income from working with d/Disabled people.

b. Teachers and students who rely on each other in education settings.

c. Farmers who rely on health care providers for medical care who, in turn rely on farmers for food.

d. All of the above

20. What is a primary difference between critical disability theory and universal diversity theory?

a. Critical disability theory is value based.

b. Universal diversity theory embraces person-first language.

c. Universal diversity employs tenets of multiple identity theories

d. Critical diversity theory emphasizes its contrasts with other diversity approaches

Short Answer/ Essay Questions

  1. Using the social ecological model, describe how changes in the social structural domain have influenced experiences of people living with Down syndrome in 1960’s vs the 2020’s.

Sample

  1. Describe biosocial influences on females in 2020’s Afghanistan vs. 2020’s US and Canada.
  2. Briefly compare and contrast critical d/Disability theory with universal diversity theory.
  3. Briefly describe how universal diversity theory challenges mainstream normativity.
  4. How have other marginalized groups perceived d/Disabled people over the last century?

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Created Date:
Aug 21, 2025
Chapter Name:
Chapter 5 Universal Diversity Theory
Author:
Romel Mackelprang

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