Hearing Loss and Deafness Terminology
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What is the threshold for mild hard of hearing, in terms of decibels?

  • 46 decibels
  • 65 decibels
  • 26 decibels (correct)
  • 85 decibels
  • At what decibel level does severe deafness start?

  • 85 decibels
  • 66 decibels (correct)
  • 26 decibels
  • 46 decibels
  • When is a cochlear implant considered as a potential solution for hearing loss?

  • For severe deafness
  • For profound deafness (correct)
  • For moderate hearing loss
  • For mild hearing loss
  • In the context of legal requirements for communication aids, what does the ADA require in terms of charging people with hearing disabilities?

    <p>Agencies are not allowed to charge for communication aids or services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for agencies when providing communication aids or services to people with hearing disabilities, according to ADA guidelines?

    <p>The aid or service requested by the person with the hearing disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of communication for individuals who are hard of hearing?

    <p>Relying on residual hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is 'Hearing Impaired' considered highly offensive?

    <p>It focuses on the disability rather than the person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the roots of sign language traced back to?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of being 'Deaf'?

    <p>Dependence on visual methods to communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of spoken words can be understood through speech reading on average?

    <p>1/3</p> Signup and view all the answers

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