Question 1

Research over the last two decades suggests that intellectual development for individuals with hearing loss is primarily a function of

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A)   degree of hearing loss.
B)   anatomical site of the hearing loss.
C)   cognitive ability.
D)   language development. D

Question 2

Anna is experiencing a restricted field of vision. Another term for this is

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A)   tunnel vision.
B)   partially sighted.
C)   low vision.
D)   legal blindness. A

Question 3

The age of onset is a critical factor in determining

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A)   the type of hearing loss.
B)   the amount of the individual's residual hearing.
C)   the cause of a hearing loss.
D)   the type and extent of intervention necessary to minimize the effect of the hearing loss. D

Question 4

One of the most common causes of hearing loss is the postnatal period is infection.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Adopt a position in favor of or opposed to the inclusion of students with vision loss into general education schools. Defend your position.

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The answer of Adopt a position in favor of or...

Question 6

The term "vision loss" encompasses people

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A)   who have never experienced sight.
B)   who had normal vision prior to loss.
C)   who experience a sudden or gradual loss of acuity.
D)   who have never experienced sight, had normal vision prior to loss, and experience a sudden or gradual loss of acuity.

Question 7

A sense of hearing that is deficient but somewhat functional is called

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A)   hard of hearing.
B)   hearing impairment.
C)   hearing difficulty.
D)   hearing disability.

Question 8

List the four approaches to teaching communication skills to persons with a hearing loss.

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Question 9

Many students with vision loss are unable to function successfully within inclusive educational settings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The educational achievements of students with hearing loss are rarely delayed in comparison with the achievements of students who can hear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss how vision loss can affect educational achievement and social development.

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Question 12

A functional approach to the assessment of vision loss focuses on an individual's

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A)   visual capacity.
B)   visual attention.
C)   visual processing.
D)   visual capacity, attention, and processing.

Question 13

Comparing the performances of individuals with or without sight may not be appropriate because

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A)   those without sight have an advantage.
B)   those with sight have an advantage.
C)   academic achievement will not be affected.
D)   there is no valid way to compare.

Question 14

The term "visual acuity" refers to

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A)   the distance at which an object may be recognized.
B)   light perception.
C)   field of vision.
D)   peripheral vision.

Question 15

Discuss why people with hearing loss may have difficulty in social interactions.

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Question 16

A surgical procedure that uses an implant to restore hearing through stimulation of the auditory nerve is known as

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A)   fenestration.
B)   stapedectomy.
C)   cochlear implant.
D)   myringoplasty.

Question 17

Those who advocate a bicultural-bilingual approach to communication training believe that

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A)   ASL would be the primary language and English secondary.
B)   Spanish would be the primary language and English secondary.
C)   ASL would be the secondary language and English primary.
D)   English would be the primary language and Spanish secondary.

Question 18

Distinguish between the terms "deaf" and "hard of hearing."

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Question 19

One of the most common causes of hearing loss in the postnatal period is

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A)   birth trauma.
B)   drug abuse.
C)   infection.
D)   poor prenatal nutrition.

Question 20

In the area of social development, children with a hearing loss

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A)   have perceptions of auditory information that are different from people who can hear.
B)   are more assertive than individuals with normal hearing.
C)   exhibit significant behavior problems in the school environment.
D)   typically have high self-esteem.

Exam 13: Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Research over the last two decades suggests that intellectual development for individuals with hearing loss is primarily a function of

Anna is experiencing a restricted field of vision. Another term for this is

The age of onset is a critical factor in determining

One of the most common causes of hearing loss is the postnatal period is infection.

Adopt a position in favor of or opposed to the inclusion of students with vision loss into general education schools. Defend your position.

The term "vision loss" encompasses people

A sense of hearing that is deficient but somewhat functional is called

List the four approaches to teaching communication skills to persons with a hearing loss.

Many students with vision loss are unable to function successfully within inclusive educational settings.

The educational achievements of students with hearing loss are rarely delayed in comparison with the achievements of students who can hear.

Discuss how vision loss can affect educational achievement and social development.

A functional approach to the assessment of vision loss focuses on an individual's

Comparing the performances of individuals with or without sight may not be appropriate because

The term "visual acuity" refers to

Discuss why people with hearing loss may have difficulty in social interactions.

A surgical procedure that uses an implant to restore hearing through stimulation of the auditory nerve is known as

Those who advocate a bicultural-bilingual approach to communication training believe that

Distinguish between the terms "deaf" and "hard of hearing."

One of the most common causes of hearing loss in the postnatal period is

In the area of social development, children with a hearing loss