Which of the Following Is an Example of Telegraphic Speech

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of telegraphic speech?

• A) "Baby hungry."
• B) the "ing" in "kicking"
• C) using the word "car" to refer to trucks, vans, and automobiles
• D) using the word "dog" to refer only to the family dog

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Definitions:

Rationalization

Creating false but plausible excuses to justify unacceptable behavior.

Guilty

The feeling of responsibility or remorse for a perceived wrong or offense.

Oral Stage

The first stage in Freud's psychosexual development, occurring in the first year of life, where pleasure is centered on oral activities like sucking and biting.

Fixation

A psychological term referring to the persistent focus of an individual's desire or interest on a specific object or idea.