At Between 2 and 3 Years of Age Children Begin

question 149

Multiple Choice

At between 2 and 3 years of age children begin using three to four word sentences that contain only the words needed to communicate their meaning.These sentences reflect:

• A)telegraphic speech.
• B)babbling.
• C)language schemas.
• D)private speech.

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Definitions:

Prenatal Screening

The testing of unborn babies for the detection of certain diseases or conditions before birth.

Chromosomal Abnormalities

Variations in the number or structure of chromosomes that can lead to birth defects, developmental delays, or genetic disorders.

Amniocentesis

A procedure for prenatal screening for chromosomal abnormalities conducted between the eleventh and eighteenth weeks of pregnancy. With the assistance of ultrasound, a needle is inserted into the amniotic sac via the abdomen and a small amount of amniotic fluid withdrawn. Cells contained in the fluid are then cultured in the lab.

Intellectual Disability

A term used to describe a condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.