Which of the following is a visible or hidden, temporary or permanent…
2026
Which of the following is a visible or hidden, temporary or permanent condition that causes barriers or challenges and impacts individuals of every age and social group?
Answer: B. Disability — ConceptDisability is an umbrella concept describing limitations that arise through the interaction of a health condition or impairment with environmental and…
- A.
Restriction
- B.
Disability
- C.
Impairment
- D.
Religion
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Correct answer: B
Concept
Disability is an umbrella concept describing limitations that arise through the interaction of a health condition or impairment with environmental and personal factors.
It may be visible or non-visible, temporary or permanent, and it can affect functioning and participation at any age.
Application
The stem combines visibility, duration, barriers, and an effect across ages and social groups. These features identify disability as the umbrella condition.
Contrast
Restriction is a limit on an activity or participation in a specific life situation.
Impairment is a difference in or loss of a body function or structure.
Religion is a system of beliefs and practices, not a category of functioning.
Cross-check
The WHO framework treats disability as the interaction between a health condition and contextual barriers, while impairment and participation restriction are narrower components. Therefore, the required value is Disability.