It Is Difficult to Estimate the Prevalence of Communication Disorders

question 34

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to estimate the prevalence of communication disorders primarily because

• A)there is so much overlap with other categories of disability.
• B)schools do not maintain accurate records in this area.
• C)many parents are reluctant to allow their children to receive speech and language services.
• D)definitions of communication disorders vary so much from state to state.

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Definitions:

Low Self-Esteem

A state where an individual perceives themselves as inadequate, unlovable, or incompetent.

Fearlessness About Death

A psychological trait characterized by a lack of fear or apprehension about the concept of dying or death itself.

Schematic

Relating to or constituting a scheme or diagram; broadly conceptual.

Self-Discrepancies

Differences between one's self-concept and one's ideal self or ought self, leading to emotional discomfort.