If a very young child has early problems with a low-level aspect of language, such as processing individual sounds in a sequence, her troubles may compound over time and lead to difficulties with higher level aspects of language, such as syntax. This phenomenon is called:
A. a developmental retrogression.
B. a developmental progression.
C. a developmental cascade.
D. a developmental sequence.
C
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Joel reaches up to Daddy with waving outstretched arms and says "Up!" meaning "Daddy, pick me up!" This is an example of
a. underextension. b. echolalia. c. a holophrase. d. babbling.
The basic speech sounds of a language are called
a. morphemes. b. syllables. c. phonemes. d. syntax.
Milton has been mildly depressed for many years. Just recently, however, his depression deepened, and he was severely depressed for about three months. His deep depression then lifted and he was once again mildly depressed. Milton
A. will be easier to treat now that the severe depression is resolved. B. will quickly respond to treatment and will recover completely from his depression. C. will likely be associated with more severe psychopathology and a problematic future course. D. will require treatment for the rest of his life.