A Deaf Person and a Hearing Person Are Trying to Talk

question 9

Multiple Choice

A deaf person and a hearing person are trying to talk to each other, but the deaf person can only use sign and the hearing person does not understand signing. This is an example of:

• A) speech without language.
• B) language without communication.
• C) communication without language.
• D) the use of pre-language skills.

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Definitions:

Specific Capacities

The particular abilities or skills that an individual possesses, which can vary greatly from person to person, such as memory capacity, athletic ability, or intellectual strength.

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to identify underlying variables, or factors, that explain the pattern of correlations within a set of observed variables.

Spearman

Refers to Charles Spearman, a British psychologist who is best known for his work in statistics and intelligence, including the concept of the general intelligence factor "g".

Intelligence

The ability to acquire, understand, and use knowledge effectively, including the capacity for logic, reasoning, problem solving, and learning.