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.

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Symbols

Objects or figures that represent or stand for an idea, belief, or action, serving as a means of communication that conveys meaning beyond their literal sense.

Arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

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Pertaining to or comparing the cultural practices, beliefs, and phenomena of different societies, aiming to understand the diversity and commonalities among cultures.

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