Deaf Views on Cochlear Implants

Design a research project to investigate the long-term psychological effects of cochlear implants on individuals who received them as children. Outline the steps you would take, the data you would collect, and how you would analyze this data.

• Collect data on current psychological state only, analyze using simple statistical methods.

• Collect longitudinal data from childhood to adulthood, use mixed-methods analysis including qualitative interviews and quantitative measures.

• Survey friends and family about their perceptions, analyze using descriptive statistics.

• Focus solely on immediate family feedback, using anecdotal evidence for analysis.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Evaluate the impact of cochlear implants on Deaf culture by comparing traditional Deaf community values with the values and experiences of Deaf individuals who have chosen to use cochlear implants. What methodologies would you use?

• Conduct a literature review only.

• Use direct observation and individual interviews.

• Create large-scale, anonymous surveys.

• Conduct ethnographic research combined with in-depth interviews and community surveys.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Develop a comprehensive plan to study the social acceptance of cochlear implants in various societies. Include potential variables that could affect acceptance and how you would control for these in your study.

• Only study acceptance in urban areas using public opinion polls.

• Examine acceptance in both urban and rural settings, using case studies and focus groups.

• Limit the study to online forums and social media analysis.

• Focus on a single community and use direct observation.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

How effective are cochlear implants in restoring hearing compared to traditional hearing aids in Deaf individuals?

• Cochlear implants are less effective than hearing aids.

• Cochlear implants and hearing aids are equally effective.

• Cochlear implants are more effective than hearing aids.

• The effectiveness cannot be compared as they serve different functions.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is a common ethical consideration when deciding to implement cochlear implants in young children?

• The cost of the device.

• The child's future educational opportunities.

• The potential impact on the child's cultural identity.

• The color of the implant device.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Discuss the potential psychological impact of receiving a cochlear implant as an adolescent. What factors should be considered?

• Only the improvement in hearing ability.

• Psychological adaptation, identity issues, and integration into the hearing world.

• The color and model of the implant.

• The preferences of the adolescent's friends.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How do cochlear implants function to provide hearing to individuals who are deaf?

• They amplify sound like traditional hearing aids.

• They convert sound into electrical signals that directly stimulate the auditory nerve.

• They improve the ability to read lips.

• They cure the underlying cause of deafness.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What long-term effects can cochlear implants have on speech recognition in individuals who were implanted as children?

• No improvement in speech recognition.

• Worsening of speech recognition over time.

• Significant improvement in speech recognition.

• Only temporary improvements in speech recognition.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the role of cochlear implants in the integration of Deaf individuals into predominantly hearing societies. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks?

• Benefits include better communication, while drawbacks include potential isolation from Deaf culture.

• There are no benefits, only drawbacks.

• Benefits include cost savings on sign language education, with no drawbacks.

• There are no drawbacks, only benefits.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Propose a longitudinal study to assess the effectiveness of cochlear implants across different age groups. What key factors would you measure, and how would you ensure the reliability of your data?

• Measure only immediate post-surgery outcomes, using self-reported surveys.

• Measure hearing ability, speech development, and social integration over several years, using standardized tests and third-party observations.

• Focus solely on elderly patients, using medical records.

• Conduct interviews at random intervals without standardized measures.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking