Which of the Following Provides an Example of Egocentric Speech

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides an example of egocentric speech?

• A) Five-year-old Trent talks himself through the process of getting to the candies on the cupboard shelf.
• B) A child begins to learn labels for the things in her environment.
• C) Two-year-old Celia points to the faucet and says, "Drink."
• D) Martha is three and spends a great deal of time chattering to herself while playing, regardless if anyone else is around.

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Definitions:

Free Radicals

Unstable atoms or molecules that can damage cells, leading to aging and diseases, due to their unpaired electrons and reactivity.

Neurons

Nervous system cells dedicated to conveying information by means of electrical and chemical signals.

Waking Metabolism

The rate at which the body burns calories while awake and active, contributing to overall energy expenditure.

Circadian Rhythm

The innate, internal mechanism that controls the cycle of sleep and wakefulness, recurring approximately every 24 hours.