Chapter 1

Question 1

A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.

Answer 1

Communication

Question 2

How is communication exchanged? (5 ways)

Answer 2

1. Verbally
2. Writing/Reading
3. Facial expression
4. Gesture/ Body language
5. Touch

Question 3

The ability to put thoughts and ideas into words or signs or symbols

Answer 3

Formulation

Question 4

Organizing and coordinating speech muscles or limbs (signing) with thoughts and ideas

Answer 4

Transmitting

Question 5

Our ability to use our sensory systems (hearing, vision, touch) to transmit information to the brain

Answer 5

Receiving

Question 6

Decoding and understanding the message that was sent

Answer 6

Comprehending

Question 7

Professionals trained to identify, diagnose, treat, and help prevent communicative disorders and swallowing disorders

Answer 7

Speech-Language Pathologist

Question 8

Specialists trained in the non medical treatment of hearing, balance, and other related ear problems

Answer 8

Audiologist

Question 9

• 36 hours of coursework
• 400 hours client contract
• 2 years to complete
• Masters degree
• 36 week clinical fellowship

Answer 9

Speech-language pathologist training

Question 10

• certificate of clinical competence
• state license
• continuing education

Answer 10

Speech-Language Pathologist Certification and Licensure

Question 11

• 75 hours coursework
• 52 weeks/1820 hours clinical practice
• 3-4 years to complete
• doctoral degree

Answer 11

Audiologist training

Question 12

• certificate of clinical competence
• state license
• American board of audiology certification
• continuing education

Answer 12

Audiologist Certification & Licensure

Question 13

50% Educational settings (early childhood, public and private schools university clinics)
-50% Health care (hospitals, nursing homes, long-term facilities, private clinics, etc.)

Answer 13

Speech Language Pathology Employment

Question 14

• Health care facilities
• Hearing aid manufacturers (sales, research, product development)
• Universities (teaching, supervision, research)
• Industry (hearing conservation)

Answer 14

Audiology Employment

Question 15

Professional organization representing SLPs, audiologists, and speech-language and hearing scientists

Answer 15

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Question 16

Advocates on behalf of persons with communicate disorders, advances communicative science, and promotes “effective human communication”

Answer 16

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Question 17

Enforces a code of ethics for its members

Answer 17

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Question 18

The largest professional organization for audiologists

Answer 18

American Academy of Audiology

Question 19

Dedicated to providing quality hearing care services through professional development, education, research and increased public awareness of hearing and balance disorders

Answer 19

American Academy of Audiology

Question 20

The terminal clinical degree for speech-language pathology is a master’s degree but for audiology, the degree is?

Answer 20

an AuD

Question 21

An individual trained in the non-medical treatment of hearing and balance disorders is?

Answer 21

an audiologist

Question 22

The preferred term for a person who diagnoses and treats communicative disorders is?

Answer 22

Speech-Language Pathologist

Question 23

When a speech-language pathologist has completed his or her master’s degree, finishes his or her clinical fellowship and passes the national certifying exam, they receive?

Answer 23

the Certificate of Clinical Competence

Question 24

Certification for both audiologists and speech-language pathologists is provided by?

Answer 24

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Question 25

Vocal nodules and laryngectomies are examples of?

Answer 25

voice problems

Question 26

Your Uncle Benny has had a stroke. Benny can read the newspaper out loud to Aunt Minnie. However, when Aunt Minnie asks Uncle Benny what he read, he says “I don’t know.” This is an example of a ___problem.

Answer 26

Comprehending

Question 27

A child in your class seems to understand everything that is said to him. However, when asked to describe what he just did during recess, he is unable to provide the details. This is an example of a ____ problem.

Answer 27

Formulation

Question 28

Your summer vacation trip takes you to Japan. Everyone is talking to you in Japanese but you don’t understand. This is an example of a ____ problem.

Answer 28

Comprehending

Question 29

Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment are examples of ____ problems.

Answer 29

Receiving

Question 30

Stuttering and Articulation problems are examples of ____ problems.

Answer 30

Transmission

Question 31

Decoding and understanding the message ____.

Answer 31

Comprehending

Question 32

Ability to use our sensory system to transmit information to the brain ____.

Answer 32

Receiving

Question 33

Organizing and coordinating speech muscles with thoughts and limbs ____.

Answer 33

Transmitting

Question 34

The ability to put thoughts and ideas into words ____.

Answer 34

Formulation

Question 35

American Sign Language is an example of?

Answer 35

Gestural Communication

Question 36

An exchange of information between two individuals using signs, symbols or behavior is called?

Answer 36

Communication