British Columbia (BC) Security Guard License Practice Exam

How is a disability defined?

1. A medical condition that causes harm

2. A restriction in a person's functional capacity

3. A social exclusion from activities

4. A psychological disorder

The correct answer is: A restriction in a person's functional capacity

A disability is defined as a restriction in a person's functional capacity. This definition focuses on how an impairment can limit an individual's ability to perform everyday activities, engage with their environment, or interact within society. It encompasses a wide range of conditions that might be physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental and emphasizes the functional limitations that impact a person's daily life rather than just the presence of a medical condition or diagnosis. While the other options touch on aspects related to disabilities, they do not encompass the full range of what defines a disability. For instance, a medical condition that causes harm can relate to disabilities but does not capture the functional limitations aspect. Similarly, social exclusion from activities can result from a disability, but it is not a defining characteristic of the disability itself. Lastly, a psychological disorder may contribute to a disability but does not represent the entirety of what a disability is, as disabilities extend far beyond psychological conditions to include various functional impairments across multiple domains.