Cochlear implants are an amazing technology, offering people with hearing loss the option to regain much of their ability to hear again. What is an important society concern regarding this technology?
a. People with "bionic" ears may acquire unfair advantages in endeavors such as music performance.
b. The belief that hearing loss is a physical defect is a judgment that is rejected by many in the Deaf community.
c. Knowing that this technology is available has already led to people becoming less concerned about how they care for their hearing, as they know they can get implants if damage occurs.
d. The implants are impossibly expensive and therefore not really available to anyone.
Answer: B
Rationale: The very notion that someone must be able to hear is inconsistent with the belief systems of many people who are deaf.
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