Which of the Following Children Is Best Characterized as Having

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following children is best characterized as having a phonological awareness disorder?

• A) Larry, who squirms around in his seat and is not attentive to what his teacher is saying
• B) Mike, who has trouble understanding his teacher because many of her words sound alike
• C) Shawn, who is deaf in his left ear
• D) Cory, who is slightly mentally retarded

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Definitions:

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells, or neurons, that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that neurons generate to transmit information throughout the nervous system.

Novocaine

A synthetic compound used as a local anesthetic, particularly in dentistry.

Action Potentials

Brief electrical impulses that serve as the fundamental signaling processes of nerve cells, enabling communication throughout the nervous system.