Natalie Is 18 Months Old and Mispronounces Some Words When

question 32

Multiple Choice

Natalie is 18 months old and mispronounces some words when she is speaking. Her parents are quick to correct her pronunciation. According to research,

• A) correcting her pronunciation will increase her language development.
• B) correcting her pronunciation may slow her language development.
• C) correcting her pronunciation will have no effect on her language development as language acquisition is caused by innate or inborn prewiring.
• D) no hypotheses can be made about this topic as of yet.

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Definitions:

Speculum

A medical tool used to hold open a body cavity or canal to allow for examination and treatment.

Pinna

The external part of the ear that collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

Traction

The application of a pulling force to parts of the body to align and immobilize fractures or to relieve pressure on skeletal or soft tissues.

Aspirin

A medication used to reduce pain, fever, inflammation, and, in low doses, to prevent blood clots.