Each of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Adolescents and Adults

question 51

Multiple Choice

Each of the following statements is TRUE about adolescents and adults with speech and language problems EXCEPT

• A)They might refer themselves to a speech-language pathologist because of social embarrassment.
• B)The loss of the ability to speak is typically more disabling than the loss of the ability to use language.
• C)People with severe disabilities may need to be taught an alternative to oral language or be given an augmentative communication system.
• D)There may be problems settings realistic goals for speech and language learning.

Understand the components of the basic listening sequence and their importance in counseling.

Recognize the purposes of paraphrasing in understanding and clarifying client communication.

Understand the distinction between acute and chronic behaviors and conditions relating to suicide and interventions.

Identify workplace risk factors as identified by the CDC and their relevance to safety.

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A method in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is removed following an unwanted behavior, aiming to decrease the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Reinforcement Value

The degree to which an outcome or reward is desirable or valued by an individual, influencing their motivation and behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process wherein the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Masculine Behaviors

Masculine behaviors refer to actions or traits traditionally associated with men, often defined by society's expectations and norms around strength, aggressiveness, and assertiveness.