Deaf People Who Use Sign Language Typically

question 37

Multiple Choice

Deaf people who use sign language typically

• A) demonstrate greater mathematical competence than hearing persons.
• B) process language in their left cerebral hemisphere.
• C) have better communication skills than hearing persons.
• D) have a smaller corpus callosum than hearing persons.

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Definitions:

Gross Motor Skill Development

The progression of physical abilities that involve large muscle groups, such as walking, jumping, and throwing.

Fine Motor Skills

The ability to coordinate small muscles for tasks requiring precision, such as writing or buttoning a shirt.

Sensorimotor Knowledge

Knowledge acquired through sensory experiences and motor actions, fundamental in early childhood development for understanding the world.

Cognitive Development

Cognitive development is the process by which a child learns to understand, think, reason, and use language, extensively studied and outlined by theorists like Jean Piaget.