What are children with hearing loss at risk for? correct answers developing a poor self-
concept, most likely from negative reactions regarding their communication difficulties and
also from being perceived differently as hearing aid users
What type of words has research has shown that children with hearing loss have a poor
understanding in? correct answers affective words as well as identifying others emotional
states
T/F: The vast majority of parents have little to no experience with hearing loss and their
child's diagnosis can be devastating correct answers True
What are some stages of the parent's emotional reaction in the "grief cycle" correct answers
Shock, Denial, Depression, Acceptance, Resignation
Because of their delay in developing communication skills, children with hearing loss have
fewer opportunities in what? correct answers peer interactions, making it difficult to learn
social rules associated with communication, such as turn-taking, eye gaze, and responding
Do teens with hearing loss prefer to spend most of their time with peers who have hearing
loss or normal hearing? correct answers Hearing loss--More fulfilling
In the teen years, Professionals who serve adolescents face what challenge? correct answers
helping with issues of self-identity as well as concerns of the imminent future
Old age does always cause hearing loss. What's another thing that can acquire hearing loss?
correct answers side effect of some medication, a result of head injury, or noise exposure
What percent of the population with hearing loss obtain hearing aids and why? correct
answers 30%--Most people cite cosmetic concerns and costs as the main reasons for not
obtaining hearing aids
What do families tend to do in social settings when they are with their family member with
hearing loss? correct answers "talk around" the patient and spouses usually take on the
responsibility of hearing for the patient
-Explaining missing info
-Covering up for miscommunications
What do adults with hearing loss do when listening challenged are too stressful? correct
answers withdrawal socially and opt out of activities
why do people who become deaf in their adult years have a uniquely stressful situation?
correct answers they have no preestablished ties to the Deaf community yet also face
challenges in maintaining their ties to the hearing world
What do people who become deaf suddenly report? correct answers the world has become
"dead" to them