What is the importance of sign language for the Deaf community?

What will be an ideal response?


The answer should not focus on merely the communicative functions of sign language.
It should also elaborate on the fact that this form of communication is what unifies the Deaf
community. It is, in fact, this form of communication that defines a subset of deaf persons as a
"culture." A strong answer will also point out the resistance of the Deaf community to the oralist
approach to education as well as other kinds of attempts to correct their "defect."

Psychology

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a. behavioral and experiential b. neuroscience c. evolutionary d. psychodynamic

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The predictive validity of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale for long-term development is only modest

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Project DARE is:

A) one of the most popular drug education programs in the U.S. B) taught by trained police officers. C) not effective in reducing rates of drug use. D) all of the above

Psychology

Jennifer and James say they feel close, connected, and committed to each other, but their relationship is no longer exactly what either would call passionate. How would Sternberg most likely describe their relationship?

A) Permissive B) Companionate C) Fatuous D) Validating

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