A Characteristic of a Good Model Is That

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Multiple Choice

A characteristic of a good model is that

• A) its predictions can be tested using real-world data.
• B) it is useful for making irrefutable predictions.
• C) it applies to all situations.
• D) it predicts perfectly.

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Definitions:

Echolalia

The automatic and involuntary repetition of sounds or words spoken by others, often observed in individuals with autism and certain speech disorders.

Speech Development

The process by which children learn to communicate and express themselves through spoken language, involving a sequence of stages that typically begins with babbling and progresses to the formation of words and sentences.

First Word

Typically a significant developmental milestone in early childhood, marking the beginning of expressive language and verbal communication.

First Words

The initial stages of verbal language development in children, marked by the utterance of single words that convey simple concepts or desires.