At What Age Is an Infant's First Word Typically Spoken

question 51

Multiple Choice

At what age is an infant's first word typically spoken?

• A) usually by 10 months of age
• B) usually between 11 and 13 months of age
• C) usually after 18 months
• D) NOT before 24 months of age

Understand the implications of experimental controls for external validity in analogue research.

Recognize the potential for analogue research to offer specificity in operational definitions of variables.

Grasp the considerations of client and counselor variables in enhancing the relevance of analogue research findings.

Understand the basic concepts and types of research designs and their applications.

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Definitions:

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating neural excitability and anxiety.

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Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing various functions such as mood and behavior.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance and depressant that is found in beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits, affecting the central nervous system.

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a form of dependence characterized by a perceived need to use a substance or engage in a behavior to achieve emotional or psychological well-being.