The use of one-word utterances that carry as much meaning for a child as a complete sentence is called:
a. holophrasic language.
b. "fine-tuned" language.
c. overgeneralized language.
d. undergeneralized language.
a
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Delaying entry to kindergarten to allow children one more year in which to develop is commonly referred to as:
a. retention. b. redshirting. c. pushing-down. d. athletic advancement.
Mental health professionals don't classify a person as depressed until sad feelings linger for
A. a week or longer. B. a month or longer. C. 3 months or longer. D. 9 months to a year.
If you observe that a toddler never speaks to peers or uses other forms of nonverbal communication, you can assume which of the following?
a. There is possibly a speech or learning impairment that warrants further investigation. b. The child has a cognitive impairment. c. The child is shy, and no further investigation is needed. d. The child’s family does not promote communication.
When considering the interaction of heredity and environment, it is important for teachers to understand that
a. changing a child's environment can have little effect on hereditary influences. b. present educational viewpoints place most of their emphasis on the role of heredity. c. present educational viewpoints ascribe to a medical model of exceptionalities. d. changing the environmental conditions of early childhood can result in behavior changes.