Tom has noticed that his 2-year-old son, Jerry, often repeats phrases that he has heard on television. Interestingly, these are the only vocalizations that Jerry makes. A psychologist would be most likely to classify Jerry's deviant language behavior as

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Echolalia is the repetition of words or phrases that have been heard, often used by individuals with language delays or disorders. In this scenario, Jerry repeats phrases from television but does not generate any original vocalizations. Therefore, the best classification for his language behavior is echolalia.

Tom Has Noticed That His 2-Year-Old Son, Jerry, Often Repeats