Which of the Following Is the First Stage in the Stages

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first stage in the stages of change model?

• A)preparation/determination
• B)precontemplation
• C)action/willpower
• D)contemplation

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Definitions:

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development where young children use simple, concise sentences that typically include only essential words and omit smaller, less critical ones, resembling telegraphic messages.

Language Development

The process by which individuals acquire the capacity to perceive, produce, and use words to understand and communicate.

One-word Stage

A developmental stage in early childhood where children primarily use single words to communicate needs, desires, or observations.

Universal Grammar

A theory in linguistics proposing that the ability to acquire language is innate to humans and that all languages share a common underlying structure.