Psycho-medical Perspective (Special Education) MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: October 22, 2024

1. The psycho-medical perspective in special education focuses on:
a) Social attitudes towards disabilities
b) Biological or medical aspects of disabilities
c) Cultural diversity and inclusion
d) Educational policies and practices
Answer: b) Biological or medical aspects of disabilities

2. According to the psycho-medical perspective, disabilities are primarily viewed as:
a) Social constructions
b) Biological or medical conditions
c) Result of cultural beliefs
d) Environmental factors
Answer: b) Biological or medical conditions

3. The psycho-medical perspective emphasizes:
a) The role of society in shaping disability experiences
b) The importance of inclusive practices in education
c) Identifying and treating biological factors underlying disabilities
d) Collaborative approaches to intervention
Answer: c) Identifying and treating biological factors underlying disabilities

4. In the psycho-medical perspective, interventions for disabilities often involve:
a) Addressing societal barriers and prejudices
b) Promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity
c) Medical treatments, therapies, or interventions
d) Implementing inclusive educational practices
Answer: c) Medical treatments, therapies, or interventions

5. According to the psycho-medical perspective, disabilities are seen as:
a) Primarily influenced by societal attitudes
b) Predominantly caused by environmental factors
c) Mainly resulting from biological or medical conditions
d) Primarily shaped by cultural beliefs
Answer: c) Mainly resulting from biological or medical conditions

6. The psycho-medical perspective emphasizes:
a) Understanding the influence of social structures on disability experiences
b) Identifying and treating biological factors underlying disabilities
c) Implementing inclusive educational practices
d) Promoting cultural sensitivity and awareness
Answer: b) Identifying and treating biological factors underlying disabilities

7. Psycho-medical interventions for disabilities may include:
a) Modifying classroom environments to promote inclusion
b) Providing counseling and support services
c) Addressing societal barriers and prejudices
d) Medical treatments, therapies, or interventions
Answer: d) Medical treatments, therapies, or interventions

8. The psycho-medical perspective is primarily concerned with:
a) Social justice and equity in education
b) Biological or medical aspects of disabilities
c) Promoting cultural diversity and inclusion
d) Enhancing teacher professional development
Answer: b) Biological or medical aspects of disabilities

9. According to the psycho-medical perspective, effective interventions for disabilities often require:
a) Focusing solely on social and environmental factors
b) Collaboration with families and communities
c) Ignoring individual differences among students
d) Implementing standardized teaching methods
Answer: b) Collaboration with families and communities

10. In the psycho-medical perspective, disabilities are primarily understood as:
a) Result of societal attitudes and barriers
b) Personal deficits or weaknesses
c) Biological or medical conditions
d) Product of cultural beliefs
Answer: c) Biological or medical conditions

11. Psycho-medical interventions for disabilities may involve:
a) Addressing systemic inequalities in education
b) Providing assistive technology and accommodations
c) Modifying curriculum to meet individual needs
d) Medical treatments, therapies, or interventions
Answer: d) Medical treatments, therapies, or interventions

12. The psycho-medical perspective emphasizes:
a) Identifying and addressing societal barriers to inclusion
b) Recognizing and valuing diversity in all its forms
c) Identifying and treating biological factors underlying disabilities
d) Promoting collaboration among educators and stakeholders
Answer: c) Identifying and treating biological factors underlying disabilities

13. According to the psycho-medical perspective, disabilities are primarily viewed as:
a) Result of societal attitudes and prejudices
b) Personal deficits or weaknesses
c) Biological or medical conditions
d) Cultural constructs
Answer: c) Biological or medical conditions

14. The psycho-medical perspective in special education focuses on:
a) Understanding the influence of social structures on disability experiences
b) Identifying and treating biological factors underlying disabilities
c) Implementing inclusive educational practices
d) Promoting cultural sensitivity and awareness
Answer: b) Identifying and treating biological factors underlying disabilities

15. Psycho-medical interventions for disabilities may include:
a) Modifying classroom environments to promote inclusion
b) Providing counseling and support services
c) Addressing societal barriers and prejudices
d) Medical treatments, therapies, or interventions
Answer: d) Medical treatments, therapies, or interventions

16. According to the psycho-medical perspective, disabilities are primarily understood as:
a) Result of societal attitudes and barriers
b) Personal deficits or weaknesses
c) Biological or medical conditions
d) Product of cultural beliefs
Answer: c) Biological or medical conditions

17. Psycho-medical interventions for disabilities may involve:
a) Addressing systemic inequalities in education
b) Providing assistive technology and accommodations
c) Modifying curriculum to meet individual needs
d) Medical treatments, therapies, or interventions
Answer: d) Medical treatments, therapies, or interventions

18. The psycho-medical perspective emphasizes:
a) Identifying and addressing societal barriers to inclusion
b) Recognizing and valuing diversity in all its forms
c) Identifying and treating biological factors underlying disabilities
d) Promoting collaboration among educators and stakeholders
Answer: c) Identifying and treating biological factors underlying disabilities

19. According to the psycho-medical perspective, disabilities are primarily viewed as:
a) Result of societal attitudes and prejudices
b) Personal deficits or weaknesses
c) Biological or medical conditions
d) Cultural constructs
Answer: c) Biological or medical conditions

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