Asked by
Haley Breeden
on Dec 22, 2024Verified
Deaf people who use sign language typically
A) demonstrate greater mathematical competence than hearing persons.
B) process language in their left cerebral hemisphere.
C) recognize spatial patterns with their left rather than their right cerebral hemisphere.
D) have a smaller corpus callosum than hearing persons.
Corpus Callosum
A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.
Cerebral Hemisphere
A cerebral hemisphere refers to one of the two halves of the brain in vertebrates, responsible for controlling movement and sensory functions of the opposite side of the body, and associated with different cognitive processes and functions.
Sign Language
A language that uses manual communication and body language to convey meaning, enabling communication for the deaf and hard of hearing.
- Recognize the role of the left cerebral hemisphere in language processing.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of the left cerebral hemisphere in language processing.