Erik Is Having Difficulty Saying His "Rs," Which Is Particularly

question 117

Multiple Choice

Erik is having difficulty saying his "Rs," which is particularly problematic given his first name. When he tries to say "ERIK," it ends up sounding like "EWIK." His parents have him working with a speech therapist to help him overcome this small problem. Technically, Erik's problem lies with mispronunciation of a(n)

• A) ​articulate.
• B) ​syllogism.
• C) ​phoneme.
• D) ​mnemonic.

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Definitions:

Problematic Substance Use

The use of alcohol, drugs, or other substances in a way that is harmful to the individual or others, often leading to addiction or other negative health outcomes.

Prescription

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Hallucinogens

Substances that induce alterations in perception, mood, and cognitive processes, often resulting in visual or auditory hallucinations.

Mortality

A measure of the frequency of occurrence of death in a defined population during a specified interval of time.