Ben Is 9 Months Old, and Makes a Lot of Sounds

question 199

Multiple Choice

Ben is 9 months old, and makes a lot of sounds that aren't words. The sounds tend to be repeated strings of phonemes, like 'ba-ba-ba-ba' or 'doo-doo-doo-doo-doo'. What is the term for this type of vocalization?

• A) morphological markers
• B) onomatopoeia
• C) babbling
• D) dialect

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Definitions:

Dullness

In medical percussion, a sound indicative of increased density in body tissues, often associated with fluid accumulation or underlying organs, as opposed to resonance typical of air-filled spaces.

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine, which can lead to serious complications if not treated.

Blumberg Sign

A clinical sign indicative of peritonitis, elicited by rebound tenderness when pressure is applied and then abruptly released.

Iliopsoas Muscle Test

A clinical examination used to evaluate the strength and integrity of the iliopsoas muscle, important for hip flexion.