Stuttering Appears to Be Primarily a Result of

question 58

Multiple Choice

 Stuttering appears to be primarily a result of

• A) pressuring a child to speak.
• B) genetics.
• C) the competition with siblings for speaking time.
• D) immaturity of the vocal apparatus.

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Definitions:

High-Pitched Sounds

Sounds that have a high frequency, often heard as sharp or shrill to the human ear.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

The death, while sleeping, of apparently healthy babies who stop breathing for unknown medical reasons. Also called crib death.

C-Section

A medical operation that involves making cuts in the abdomen and uterus to bring a baby into the world.

Fetal Monitors

Devices used during pregnancy and childbirth to monitor the heart rate and other vital signs of a fetus.