The Child's First Words Are Generally Spoken at About What

question 48

Multiple Choice

The child's first words are generally spoken at about what age?

• A) 3 to 5 months
• B) 6 to 8 months
• C) 10 to 13 months
• D) 18 to 21 months

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Definitions:

Control Group

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Operant Conditioning

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Token Economies

is a behavior modification technique where tokens are given as a reward for desirable behaviors, which can be exchanged for privileges or items.

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