1.2 Quiz

Questions

1. What is the primary focus of the medical model of disability?

2. How does the medical model approach rehabilitation?

3. Name one limitation of the medical model.

4. What does the environmental/social model identify as the primary cause of disability?

5. How does the environmental/social model address disability?

6. What is the main focus of the forensic model?

7. In what context is the forensic model commonly applied?

8. What does the biopsychosocial model integrate into its approach to disability?

9. How does the biopsychosocial model differ from the medical model?

10. Provide one example of an application of the biopsychosocial model in rehabilitation.

Answer Key

1. Primary Focus of the Medical Model:
   Disability as a medical impairment.

2. Approach of the Medical Model:
   Centers on diagnosis and prognosis, aiming to restore functional ability based on typical outcomes for similar conditions.

3. Limitation of the Medical Model:
   Views disability as a problem of the individual rather than considering external factors.

4. Cause of Disability in the Environmental/Social Model:
   Societal and environmental barriers.

5. Addressing Disability in the Environmental/Social Model:
   Modifies external factors, such as accessibility of venues or information formats.

6. Main Focus of the Forensic Model:
   Medicolegal aspects of disability, including employability and earning capacity.

7. Context of the Forensic Model:
   Legal cases or insurance evaluations.

8. Integration in the Biopsychosocial Model:
   Medical, psychological, and social factors.

9. Difference Between Biopsychosocial and Medical Models:
   The biopsychosocial model addresses both personal and environmental barriers, taking a holistic approach.

10. Application Example of the Biopsychosocial Model:
    Supporting workforce reentry by addressing biological, psychological, and social factors.

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