Michael, a 9 Year Old Boy, Has Difficulty Segmenting Words

question 3

Multiple Choice

Michael, a 9 year old boy, has difficulty segmenting words into phonemes. It would appear that Michael has difficulty with:

• A) syntax.
• B) metaphoric language.
• C) metalinguistic awareness.
• D) speech production.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently, often regarded as a crucial aspect of personal development and ethics.

Psychosocial Development

A domain of developmental psychology that emphasizes the importance of interpersonal and societal influences on individual growth and personality development.

Self-care

The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health and well-being, particularly during periods of stress.

Parentification

When a child acts more like a parent than a child. Parentification may occur if the actual parents do not act as caregivers, making a child feel responsible for the family.