Compared with Deaf Children Exposed to Sign Language from Birth,those

question 9

Multiple Choice

Compared with deaf children exposed to sign language from birth,those who first learn sign language as teens are less likely to

• A)correctly imitate the signs they are shown.
• B)use signs to indicate concrete objects.
• C)mentally associate signs with written words.
• D)comprehend grammatical subtleties of sign language.

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Definitions:

Distractibility

The quality of being easily drawn away from the task at hand or having one's focus easily shifted from the desired object of attention.

Wisdom

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the ability to apply perceptions, judgements and actions in keeping with this understanding.

Life Expectancy

The average period that a person may expect to live.

Gender Differences

The distinctions, whether real or perceived, between individuals based on their gender, affecting aspects such as behavior, thought processes, and societal roles.