The Contemporary Term for What Was Formerly Called Addiction Is

question 55

Multiple Choice

The contemporary term for what was formerly called addiction is now referred to as

• A) abuse.
• B) misuse.
• C) intoxication.
• D) dependence.

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Definitions:

Months of Age

A unit of measurement to describe the age of a person, or animal, especially used for infants and young children.

Talk

The act of engaging in verbal communication to express thoughts, ideas, or feelings.

Babbling Stage

Beginning around 4 months, the stage of speech development in which an infant spontaneously utters various sounds at first unrelated to the household language.

Telegraphic Speech

Telegraphic speech refers to the two-word phrases used by toddlers when learning to speak, which typically include only essential words to get their point across.