Darin, an Infant, Makes Babbling Sounds but Cannot Say Actual

question 69

Multiple Choice

Darin, an infant, makes babbling sounds but cannot say actual words. This is an example of _________.

• A) prelinguistic vocalization
• B) paralinguistic vocalization
• C) deferred imitation
• D) habituation

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Definitions:

Glia

Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that transmits electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or to muscles or glands.

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and cytoplasm.

Dendrite

Branched extensions of a neuron that act to conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body, or soma.