According to Your Text, the Main Criticism Voiced by the Deaf

question 41

Multiple Choice

According to your text, the main criticism voiced by the deaf community in regards to cochlear implantation is that it

• A) does not result in any significant hearing gains.
• B) does not allow a deaf person to function fully in everyday life activities.
• C) is far too expensive to be used by the majority of deaf individuals.
• D) suggests that being deaf is a problem.

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