Which of the Following Is True of Selective Mutism

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of selective mutism?

• A) It is relatively rare.
• B) It typically occurs in late childhood.
• C) It typically resolves itself without intervention.
• D) It is a relatively short-term condition.

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Definitions:

Support

The action or role of bearing the weight or stress of something, or providing assistance and stability when needed.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains the organelles, excluding the nucleus.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, providing structural support and controlling movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Nucleus

An organelle found in eukaryotic cells, containing most of the cell's genetic material and acting as the control center for cell growth, metabolism, and reproduction.