American Sign Language (ASL) Is Similar to Spoken Language in That

question 36

Multiple Choice

American Sign Language (ASL) is similar to spoken language in that

• A) the left hemisphere is activated during the interpretation of signs.
• B) damage to the left hemisphere does not alter sign language comprehension or expression.
• C) damage to the right hemisphere greatly impairs sign language comprehension and expression.
• D) spoken language can easily be translated into ASL on a word-for-word basis.
• E) left-handed persons show better sign and language expression than comprehension.

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