Question 1

The educational achievement of students with hearing impairments may be significantly higher in comparison to that of their hearing-impaired peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Under ______,colleges and universities are required to provide qualified sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids needed to ensure effective communication opportunities for the deaf and hard of hearing student population.

Accepted Answer

A) PL 94-142 
B) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
C) Americans With Disabilities Act 
D) PL 89-36 
A) PL 94-142 
B) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
C) Americans With Disabilities Act 
D) PL 89-36

Question 3

Of the several known modes of genetic inheritance,three mechanisms are most important.Identify and describe each of the three mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

1.Autosomal dominant inheritance is char

Question 4

The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The educational achievements of students with hearing impairments may be significantly delayed compared to their peers without hearing impairments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Name the three connected sections of the ear.

Accepted Answer

The outer,

Question 7

Define the terms prelingual and postlingual.Discuss how a hearing loss during each of these stages affects speech and language development and reading and writing skills.

Accepted Answer

Prelingual-disordered hearing is present

Question 8

For children who use hearing aids,it is important for the teacher to assist the student in checking the aids on a regular basis to ensure functioning.How frequently should hearing aids be checked?

Accepted Answer

The answer of For children who use hearing aids,it is...

Question 9

A procedure for measuring hearing sensitivity at certain frequencies using tones that are presented at various intensities.

Accepted Answer

A) speech audiometry 
B) pure-tone audiometry 
C) air-conduction audiometry 
D) bone-conduction audiometry 
A) speech audiometry 
B) pure-tone audiometry 
C) air-conduction audiometry 
D) bone-conduction audiometry

Question 10

In 1817,the first school in the United States for students with a significant hearing loss was called the Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb Persons.Today we know the school as ______.

Accepted Answer

A) Thomas H.Gallaudet College 
B) University for the Deaf 
C) American School for the Deaf 
D) George Mason University 
A) Thomas H.Gallaudet College 
B) University for the Deaf 
C) American School for the Deaf 
D) George Mason University

Question 11

The malleus refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the first and largest of the three middle ear bones for conducting sound to the inner ear,also called the hammer 
B) the second of the three middle ear bones used for conducting sound to the inner ear,also called the anvil 
C) the third of the middle ear bones for conducting sound to the inner ear,also called the stirrup 
D) a thin membranous tissue between the ear canal and the middle ear that vibrates when struck by sound waves,also called the eardrum 
A) the first and largest of the three middle ear bones for conducting sound to the inner ear,also called the hammer 
B) the second of the three middle ear bones used for conducting sound to the inner ear,also called the anvil 
C) the third of the middle ear bones for conducting sound to the inner ear,also called the stirrup 
D) a thin membranous tissue between the ear canal and the middle ear that vibrates when struck by sound waves,also called the eardrum

Question 12

The Internet does not provide more opportunities for interaction among groups of peers who have hearing impairments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The sign language system that is most commonly used in public schools is called

Accepted Answer

A) signing Exact English. 
B) signed English. 
C) American Sign Language. 
D) none of these 
A) signing Exact English. 
B) signed English. 
C) American Sign Language. 
D) none of these

Question 14

Low birth weight would most likely cause conductive hearing loss,but it is rarely permanent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the impact that the birth of a child with a significant hearing impairment has on the family dynamic.

Accepted Answer

Family dynamics can be severely disrupte

Question 16

The area of development most severely affected for children who are deaf is

Accepted Answer

A) written communication skills. 
B) language skills only. 
C) speech skills only. 
D) speech and language skills. 
A) written communication skills. 
B) language skills only. 
C) speech skills only. 
D) speech and language skills.

Question 17

Edward Gallaudet strongly supported Alexander Graham Bell's positions on the oral approaches for the instruction of children with hearing impairments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The cochlea is a

Accepted Answer

A) link between the inner ear and the middle ear 
B) thin,membranous tissue between the ear canal and the middle ear 
C) shell- or spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing 
D) bone in the inner ear that fits into the oval window 
A) link between the inner ear and the middle ear 
B) thin,membranous tissue between the ear canal and the middle ear 
C) shell- or spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing 
D) bone in the inner ear that fits into the oval window

Question 19

What are examples of alerting devices that can be used to help meet the needs of persons with hearing impairments?

Accepted Answer

Wristwatches that vibrate
Door

Question 20

Doorbells,fire alarms,and alarm clocks can be adapted for use by individuals with hearing impairments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The educational achievement of students with hearing impairments may be significantly higher in comparison to that of their hearing-impaired peers.

Under ______,colleges and universities are required to provide qualified sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids needed to ensure effective communication opportunities for the deaf and hard of hearing student population.

Of the several known modes of genetic inheritance,three mechanisms are most important.Identify and describe each of the three mechanisms.

The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age.

The educational achievements of students with hearing impairments may be significantly delayed compared to their peers without hearing impairments.

Name the three connected sections of the ear.

Define the terms prelingual and postlingual.Discuss how a hearing loss during each of these stages affects speech and language development and reading and writing skills.

For children who use hearing aids,it is important for the teacher to assist the student in checking the aids on a regular basis to ensure functioning.How frequently should hearing aids be checked?

A procedure for measuring hearing sensitivity at certain frequencies using tones that are presented at various intensities.

In 1817,the first school in the United States for students with a significant hearing loss was called the Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb Persons.Today we know the school as ______.

The malleus refers to

The Internet does not provide more opportunities for interaction among groups of peers who have hearing impairments.

The sign language system that is most commonly used in public schools is called

Low birth weight would most likely cause conductive hearing loss,but it is rarely permanent.

Discuss the impact that the birth of a child with a significant hearing impairment has on the family dynamic.

The area of development most severely affected for children who are deaf is

Edward Gallaudet strongly supported Alexander Graham Bell's positions on the oral approaches for the instruction of children with hearing impairments.

The cochlea is a

What are examples of alerting devices that can be used to help meet the needs of persons with hearing impairments?

Doorbells,fire alarms,and alarm clocks can be adapted for use by individuals with hearing impairments.

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Exam 12: Individuals with Hearing Impairments

The educational achievement of students with hearing impairments may be significantly higher in comparison to that of their hearing-impaired peers.

Under ______,colleges and universities are required to provide qualified sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids needed to ensure effective communication opportunities for the deaf and hard of hearing student population.

Of the several known modes of genetic inheritance,three mechanisms are most important.Identify and describe each of the three mechanisms.

The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age.

The educational achievements of students with hearing impairments may be significantly delayed compared to their peers without hearing impairments.

Name the three connected sections of the ear.

Define the terms prelingual and postlingual.Discuss how a hearing loss during each of these stages affects speech and language development and reading and writing skills.

For children who use hearing aids,it is important for the teacher to assist the student in checking the aids on a regular basis to ensure functioning.How frequently should hearing aids be checked?

A procedure for measuring hearing sensitivity at certain frequencies using tones that are presented at various intensities.

In 1817,the first school in the United States for students with a significant hearing loss was called the Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb Persons.Today we know the school as ______.

The malleus refers to

The Internet does not provide more opportunities for interaction among groups of peers who have hearing impairments.

The sign language system that is most commonly used in public schools is called

Low birth weight would most likely cause conductive hearing loss,but it is rarely permanent.

Discuss the impact that the birth of a child with a significant hearing impairment has on the family dynamic.

The area of development most severely affected for children who are deaf is

Edward Gallaudet strongly supported Alexander Graham Bell's positions on the oral approaches for the instruction of children with hearing impairments.

The cochlea is a

What are examples of alerting devices that can be used to help meet the needs of persons with hearing impairments?

Doorbells,fire alarms,and alarm clocks can be adapted for use by individuals with hearing impairments.

Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives

Policies,Practices,and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents,Families,and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals with Intellectual Disability

Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Individuals with Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals with Visual Impairments

Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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