Research on the Mastery of American Sign Language in Deaf

question 45

Multiple Choice

Research on the mastery of American Sign Language in Deaf students seems to support the rule,

• A)"the earlier, the better."
• B)"hearing and speaking are unrelated variables."
• C)"starting late is the way to go."
• D)"parents can't sign, kids can't sign."

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Definitions:

Balance

The ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support, a function largely managed by the cerebellum and inner ear.

Eye Movements

The voluntary or involuntary movement of the eyes, helping in acquiring, fixating and tracking visual stimuli.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Sensory receptors found deep in the skin and other tissues that detect pressure and vibration.

Pressure

The force exerted by an object against a surface or the stress within substances influenced by external or internal forces.