The Basic Units of Sound in a Given Language Are

question 161

Multiple Choice

The basic units of sound in a given language are called

• A) phonemes.
• B) pragmatics.
• C) semantics.
• D) morphemes.

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Definitions:

Soothing

Providing comfort and calmness to relieve pain, distress, or anxiety, often through gentle touch, sounds, or movements.

Crying

The shedding of tears in response to an emotional state, pain, or physical irritation of the eyes.

Basic Cry

A rhythmic pattern usually consisting of a cry, a briefer silence, a shorter inspiratory whistle that is higher pitched than the main cry, and then a brief rest before the next cry.

Emotional Development

refers to the process by which individuals learn to recognize, understand, express, and manage their emotions.