Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Language Abilities

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the language abilities of children with cerebral palsy:

• A) speech intelligibility is a problem for a majority of these children.
• B) they have significant delays in the development of syntactic skills.
• C) receptive language usually lags behind language production.
• D) speech intelligibility is a relative strength.

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Definitions:

Neurophysiology

The study of the function and mechanisms of the nervous system, including how neurons communicate.

FOXP2 Gene

A gene that is linked to language and speech development in humans, also known for its role in the vocalization and communication in other species.

Broca's Area

A brain region in the frontal lobe involved in language processing, speech production, and comprehension.

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A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men, often culturally and socially constructed.