According to Mattingly and Others, Speech and Language

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to Mattingly and others, speech and language:

• A) may serve as both a representation of our experiences and as a phonetic releaser system
• B) have no genetic component, only learned components
• C) are entirely innate
• D) can be learned only during a critical period from birth to two years of age

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Definitions:

Significance

The degree to which a result, difference, or relationship is substantial or meaningful, often measured statistically in research.

Ghrelin

A substance primarily secreted by the stomach that promotes hunger and instructs the brain to consume more food.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the Autonomic Nervous System, including temperature control, hunger, and thirst.

Hunger-Arousing Hormone

A hormone, such as ghrelin, that regulates hunger signals and stimulates appetite.