In Which Two Life Stages Are Children Most Likely to Use

question 110

Multiple Choice

In which two life stages are children most likely to use private speech?

• A) toddlerhood and early childhood
• B) toddlerhood and adolescence
• C) early childhood and middle childhood
• D) middle childhood and adolescence

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

The “little brain” at the rear of the brainstem; functions include some nonverbal learning, processing sensory input, and coordinating movement output and balance.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control. It also contributes to coordination, precision, and accurate timing.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons in the brainstem involved in arousal and consciousness.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature control, and hormone release.