Question

reflect on each of the questions below. consider whether and to what extent your response may be influenced by stereotypes and biases about people with disabilities and/or informed by objective facts and evidence and actual experiences with them. when you think of an individual with a disability, do you focus on the things the individual can do or cannot do? do you think \disabled\ is a negative word? if so, which words should be used instead? when you think of an individual with a disability, do you have sympathy or feel pity for that individual? when you meet an individual with a disability, do you see the individual’s disability before you see the individual? do you view disability as an abnormality or sickness or as a challenge that needs to be overcome or corrected? would you describe individuals with disabilities as exceptional, brave, courageous, inspirational, superhuman, and heroic for living with their disabilities? when you see an individual with a disability, do you automatically want to help them? do you speak to and interact with individuals with disabilities differently than you do with individuals without disabilities?

Explanation:

These questions are about attitudes and perceptions towards people with disabilities, which falls under Psychology (a subfield of Social Science) as it deals with human behavior, cognition, and social perception related to disability.

Answer:

The subfield that best applies is Psychology (under Social Science).