Jo Has Just Been Adopted

question 9

Multiple Choice

Jo has just been adopted.Since his adoption,he has not spoken to his adoptive parents.Which of the following would NOT help in assessing whether or not he has selective mutism ?

• A) knowing Jo's age
• B) knowing if Jo's language background is the same as that of his adoptive parents
• C) knowing if he speaks to others
• D) knowing if he has any biological siblings

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Definitions:

Sedimentary

Describing rocks formed by the accumulation or deposition of mineral or organic particles at the Earth's surface, including processes of compaction and cementation.

Gaseous

Pertaining to a state of matter that is neither liquid nor solid, characterized by free-moving particles.

Autotrophs

Organisms that produce their own food from inorganic substances using light or chemical energy, such as plants and algae.

Energy Flow

Energy flow describes the movement of energy through an ecosystem, from primary producers through various consumers, and ultimately to decomposers.