Suppose That You Want to Say, "Red Bugs," and Instead

question 69

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you want to say, "red bugs," and instead you say, "beg rugs." This kind of slip-of-the-tongue error is called a

• A) sound error.
• B) morpheme error.
• C) word error.
• D) pragmatic error.

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Definitions:

Developmental Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies the growth and changes in human behavior and mental processes throughout the lifespan.

Lifespan

The duration of time that an organism, individual, or object exists, from its birth or creation to its death or expiration.

Developmental Changes

Refers to the physical, cognitive, and emotional growth that occurs throughout a person’s lifespan.

Biological Changes

Physiological alterations in living organisms, often related to aging, development, or environmental factors.