Question

1. what is a problem that may cause age - related hearing impairment?

dementia
arthritis
asthma
diabetes

1. what is a common emotional reaction to hearing loss?

increased social activity
frustration and embarrassment
enhanced communication skills
improved cognitive function

1. which letter combinations should you pronounce carefully for a person with speech discrimination problems?

ch
tr
qu
be

Explanation:

1. Diabetes can affect blood - vessel health and nerve function, which may contribute to age - related hearing impairment. Dementia mainly affects cognitive functions, arthritis affects joints, and asthma affects the respiratory system.
2. Hearing loss often leads to frustration and embarrassment as it can cause communication difficulties. Increased social activity, enhanced communication skills, and improved cognitive function are not typical emotional reactions to hearing loss.
3. The "Ch" sound can be difficult for those with speech discrimination problems to distinguish compared to the other letter combinations.

Answer:

1. Diabetes
2. Frustration and embarrassment
3. Ch