Of the Following,who Has a Speech Pattern Comparable to That

question 28

Multiple Choice

Of the following,who has a speech pattern comparable to that of Paul Broca's research subject Leborgne?

• A)Dan speaks rapidly and fluently and with good grammar,but his speech is virtually meaningless.
• B)Ashley has a moderate level of intellectual disability,but her speech is fluent and she has a large vocabulary for her age.
• C)Erica has severe difficulties with the production of language,though she is otherwise healthy.
• D)Diego can produce a few syllables,but he is able to answer numerical questions by raising the appropriate number of fingers on his left hand.

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Pertaining to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Contextual

Relating to the circumstances surrounding a situation or event which add meaning.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a theory and therapeutic approach that emphasizes the exploration of unconscious desires and conflicts as they manifest in behavior.

Uninvolved

A parenting style characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs and a general disengagement from their life.