Children Who Seem to Talk at Others Rather Than Talk

question 54

Multiple Choice

Children who seem to talk at others rather than talk with others and seem to have a limited awareness for others' feelings have symptoms most consistent with which of the following disorders?

• A) social (pragmatic) communication disorder
• B) speech sound disorder
• C) language disorder
• D) childhood-onset fluency disorder

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Definitions:

Session

A meeting or period devoted to a particular activity, such as therapy, training, or research, usually characterized by a defined start and end time.

Gestalt Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment, the therapist-client relationship, the environmental and social contexts of a person's life, and the self-regulating adjustments people make as a result of their overall situation.

Present Moment

The current point in time, which one can experience and focus on, often emphasized in mindfulness and meditation practices as a way to enhance awareness and reduce stress.

Responsibility

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone, often entailing being accountable for one's actions or decisions.