Compared with Deaf Children Exposed to Sign Language from Birth

question 70

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:

Operants

Behaviors that are controlled through reinforcement or punishment in the context of operant conditioning.

Voluntary Responses

Actions that are under conscious control, such as deciding to move a limb.

Discriminative Stimuli

Stimuli in the environment that signal the availability of reinforcement or punishment, guiding behavior accordingly.

Reinforcement Schedule

A plan or rule that determines the timing and frequency of reinforcement delivery to promote or maintain a desired behavior.