An Impairment of Language Is Known as

question 117

Multiple Choice

An impairment of language is known as

• A) linguistic determinism.
• B) telegraphic speech.
• C) babbling.
• D) aphasia.

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Definitions:

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Statistical Manual

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Obsessive-Compulsive

A condition characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry; and behaviors aimed at reducing the anxiety associated with these obsessions.

Anxiety Disorders

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