Which of the Followed Provides the Clearest Example of Abnormal

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the followed provides the clearest example of abnormal prosody?

• A)A child saying "He wants a toy" when he means to say "I want a toy."
• B)A child speaking in a robotic tone-of-voice.
• C)A child responding to a question tangentially.
• D)A child repeating part, or all, of someone's question.

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Definitions:

Thyroxin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism, energy production, and growth and development.

Melatonin

A substance secreted by the pineal gland that controls the rhythm of sleeping and waking.

Cerebellum

A part of the hindbrain involved in muscle coordination and balance.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, critical for relaying messages between the brain and the spinal cord and regulating sleep.