While being put to bed, two-year-old Tommy says to his mother, "go potty... drink water..." which is his way of saying he needs to go to the bathroom after drinking water. Tommy's statement best demonstrates

-telegraphic speech.
-babbling.
-universal grammar.
-overregularization.


-telegraphic speech.

Psychology

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a. An individual client may be treated with several different kinds of therapy. b. A combination of therapeutic approaches is often more effective than a single approach. c. Therapy is generally more effective if a single approach is used consistently throughout the treatment of an individual client. d. Many psychologists describe themselves as eclectic in their approach to therapy.

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In the ________ attachment style, the adolescent relies strongly on the parent for support

a. secure b. insecure-dismissing c. insecure-preoccupied d. negligent

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_____ is an example of a primary reinforcer, whereas _____ is an example of a secondary reinforcer

A) A cupcake; a certificate of achievement given to a student B) A kiss; money C) Water; food D) A gold star; cupcake Incorrect. A gold star is an example of a secondary reinforcer, whereas a cupcake is an example of a primary reinforcer.

Psychology

The part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for reacting to stressful events and bodily arousal is called the __________ nervous system

a) central b) somatic c) sympathetic d) parasympathetic

Psychology