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A Thirteen-Year-Old Student with a Language Disorder Phones Her Mother

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A thirteen-year-old student with a language disorder phones her mother who works in a factory with over a thousand employees. When the factory receptionist answers the phone, the student says, "I want to talk to my mother," and gives no other identifying information. This student is exhibiting a problem in which of the five components of language?


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Physical Health

The state of one's body, including fitness level, absence of disease, and overall physical condition.

Depression

A psychological disorder defined by a continuous state of sadness or a disinterest in activities, leading to considerable dysfunction in everyday functioning.

Coronary Heart Disease

A condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the heart, leading to potential heart attacks.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by dysfunctional thought, emotional, or behavior patterns that cause distress or impairment in functioning.

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