Research Examining the Language Competence of Deaf Adults Found That

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Multiple Choice

Research examining the language competence of deaf adults found that __________.

• A) sign language can be learned equally well at any age
• B) childhood is a sensitive period for language acquisition
• C) those who learned ASL in adulthood were the most proficient
• D) there is no sensitive period for language acquisition

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Definitions:

Case Study

An in-depth exploration of a particular subject, group, or situation over a period of time, often used in psychological, sociological, and educational research to gather detailed insights.

Representative Subset

A portion of a larger group or data set that accurately reflects the characteristics or distribution of the whole.

Entire Group

Refers to the totality of members within a specified set or collection without exception.

Random Sample

A sample selected from a larger population in such a way that each member has an equal chance of being included, enhancing representativeness.