Which of the Following Is a True Statement Regarding Hearing

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement regarding hearing impairments?

• A)If an individual has a hearing impairment,it means he or she is deaf
• B)Typically,testing modifications are not used with individuals with a hearing impairment
• C)The magnitude of hearing loss can range from slight to profound
• D)Verbal assessments are typically used to measure IQ

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Definitions:

Merkel Cells

Specialized skin cells that function as mechanoreceptors for touch.

Conduction Deafness

A type of hearing loss that occurs when there is a problem conducting sound waves anywhere along the route through the outer ear, tympanic membrane (eardrum), or middle ear.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain involved in processing auditory information and is also important for memory and emotion.

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum, it is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.