Topic 7

Question 1

Which psychosocial areas of development are affected by hearing loss as a child?

Answer 1

-self concept
emotional development
social competence
family concerns

Question 2

Explain how acquiring a hearing loss puts one at risk for developing a self-concept problem

Answer 2

Negative reactions and feedback about communication difficulties and use of a device and its cosmetic influence makes child feel different because they are being perceived as different