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Articulation refers to the ability to form phonetic sounds of vowels and consonants, which then are placed in different combinations to form words and sentences.

Articulation Disorder refers to the inability to produce Speech sounds (phonemes) correctly because of the imprecise pressure, timing, placement, speed or flow of movement of the lips

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In the context of psychology, the term "articulator" isn't commonly used with a specific, well-defined meaning. Generally, in broader contexts, an articulator refers to someone or something that articulates, i.e., the act of expressing or stating something clearly and concisely. In a psychological setting, this could refer to the ability or process whereby individuals express their thoughts, feelings, or needs.

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Articulators refer to the oral anatomy responsible for moving to produce different sounds: lips, tongue, palate.

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Articulatory loop is term used In Baddeley and Hitch's model of the short-term store which refers to a phonological system that stores phonological information.

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Articulatory phonetics refers to the branch of phonetics that specifies the articulatory gestures associated with each speech sound; the system of describing speech sounds in terms of how they are produced.

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Articulatory phonologic loop refers to a working memory "slave system " that stores speech-based information and is important in the acquisition of vocabulary.

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Artifact refers to a concept pertaining to manufactured or human-designed objects. Artifacts are things people surround themselves with, such as clothes, jewelry, office decorations, cars, and many more that communicate information about the person. In the context of a research study, an Artifact is an external factor that could influence or distort measures. Artifacts threaten both internal and external validity.

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