CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Individual Differences

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Paige is 12 years old. After an ear infection as an infant, she lost hearing in both ears. She and her family use sign language to communicate. What type of physical disability does this describe?

Visual disability
Autism
Hearing disability
Emotional and behavioral disorders

Explanation

Answer: C - Paige is experiencing a hearing disability. Hearing disabilities can range from complete deafness, like in Paige’s case, to minor impairment that can be fixed with a hearing aid. For some people with hearing impairments, amplified volume resolves most problems. However, sign language is important for people who are unable to hear at all.

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