McMaster Trivia
What is the full name of the person the school is named after?
William McMaster
What does “AAC” stand for in assistive communication?
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
What is a speech disorder?
When an individual has trouble producing and forming conventional speech sounds that help to form words and communicate with others
This profession helps people improve their speech by working on clarity, fluency, and language delays.
Speech-Language Pathologist
How many continents are there on Earth?
7
What is the name of the McMaster mascot?
Mac the Marauder
What type of AAC uses gestures, body language, or sign language without any external tools?
Unaided Communication System
What is the goal of rehabilitation?
To establish the most effective means of communication
This profession tests people’s hearing and is known to help people find the right hearing aid?
Audiologist
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What are the three McMaster Heritage colours?
Maroon, gold, grey
What device helps produce spoken words electronically?
Speech Generative Device (SGD)
What are some causes of speech disorders? (name 2-3)
Brain injuries, hearing loss, pre-natal and post-natal developmental conditions, autism, cleft palate
In Ontario, which college must SLPs and Audiologists be registered in to practice within their respective fields?
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
Which gas primarily makes up air?
Nitrogen
How many residential buildings are there?
13
What is the main goal of assistive technology for speech disorders?
Communication
What is aphasia?
An acquired language deficit due to brain damage
This profession works similarly to an audiologist but does not require a master's degree?
Hearing Instrument Specialist
What is the smallest country in the world by area?
Vatican City
One‐fifth of the brain of a famous physicist is reportedly held at McMaster in a jar of alcohol. Which physicist?
Albert Einstein
What kind of communication involves both speech and AAC tools?
Multimodel
What is the difference between Broca’s Aphasia and Wernicke’s Aphasia?
Broca’s Aphasia affects expression, while Wernicke’s Aphasia affects comprehension
This field of study looks at how the brain processes sound and language to improve treatments for hearing loss and communication disorders
Auditory Neuroscience
What is the only metal that is liquid at (standard) room temperature?
Mercury