The Use of Short,precise Words to Communicate in a Minimum

question 41

Multiple Choice

The use of short,precise words to communicate in a minimum of two-word utterances is called

• A) overextension.
• B) telegraphic speech.
• C) a holophrase.
• D) expanding.

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Definitions:

Neuronal Communication

The process by which neurons transmit signals between themselves and to other types of cells, facilitating brain function and the regulation of bodily activities.

Executive Functioning

Refers to a set of cognitive processes that are necessary for the cognitive control of behavior, including attentional control, inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, as well as the planning and execution of tasks.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that plays a major role in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Macular Degeneration

A medical condition which results in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field due to aging, leading to damage to the retina and is a major cause of blindness and visual impairments in older adults.