Explain the development of sign language and the prevalence of its use
What will be an ideal response?
* In the past, lip reading and speech training (also called speech therapy) were emphasized for the deaf; signing was discouraged because it was thought to impede progress in these areas.
* In today's society, American Sign Language is recognized as a legitimate language and is often preferred over speech therapy.
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a) avoidance-avoidance conflict. b) approach-approach conflict. c) approach-avoidance conflict. d) double approach-avoidance conflict.
What are the hammer, anvil, and stirrup?
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