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Which of the following best differentiates hearing impairment from deafness?
Which of the following best differentiates hearing impairment from deafness?
- Deafness prevents sound reception in all forms, while hearing impairment only affects specific sounds. (correct)
- Hearing impairment is permanent, while deafness is fluctuating.
- Hearing impairment affects educational performance, while deafness does not.
- Deafness is impaired linguistic processing through hearing, while hearing impairment is related to visual processing.
What is the decibel level threshold that separates hearing impairment from deafness according to IDEA?
What is the decibel level threshold that separates hearing impairment from deafness according to IDEA?
- 100 decibels
- 80 decibels
- 90 decibels (correct)
- 70 decibels
According to IDEA, what defines deafness?
According to IDEA, what defines deafness?
- Educational challenges faced by individuals.
- Processing linguistic information without amplification.
- Impairment in hearing below 90 decibels.
- Receiving sound in all or most forms. (correct)
Which category of hearing loss can adversely affect a child's educational performance?
Which category of hearing loss can adversely affect a child's educational performance?
What educational legislation includes 'deafness' and 'hearing impairment' as categories for special education eligibility?
What educational legislation includes 'deafness' and 'hearing impairment' as categories for special education eligibility?
How does IDEA define hearing impairment?
How does IDEA define hearing impairment?
Which statement accurately describes deafness according to IDEA?
Which statement accurately describes deafness according to IDEA?
What is the consequence of severe deafness according to IDEA?
What is the consequence of severe deafness according to IDEA?
'Educational performance' is a key factor in distinguishing between what two categories under IDEA?
'Educational performance' is a key factor in distinguishing between what two categories under IDEA?
'Living in a world without sound' best describes which category according to IDEA?
'Living in a world without sound' best describes which category according to IDEA?
