When Toddlers Are Around 2 Years Old and Begin to Speak

question 28

Multiple Choice

When toddlers are around 2 years old and begin to speak in phrases (but omit nonessential words like "the" or "to") , it is called​

• A) ​overextension.
• B) ​telegraphic speech.
• C) ​first words.
• D) ​whining.

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscles

The muscles attached to the skeleton that are responsible for movement and posture, under voluntary control.

Tendons

Fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, playing a critical role in the movement of skeletal parts.

Transduction

The process by which sensory stimuli are converted into neural impulses to be interpreted by the brain.

Neural Impulses

Neural impulses are the electrical signals that travel along neurons, facilitating communication within the brain and between the brain and the rest of the body.