Which of the Following Is the Best Definition for Language

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition for language?

• A) a form of communication involving the use of spoken, written, or gestural symbols that are combined in a rule-based form
• B) any set of signals used to communicate information between members of a species
• C) a set of words with specific meanings and relationships
• D) a bidirectional mapping of sounds and vocalizations to specific objects, ideas, and actions

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

Cognitive Development is the process by which a child learns to reason, solve problems, and gain knowledge through interaction with the world around them, as described in theories such as those by Piaget.

Piaget's Stages

A theory of cognitive development devised by Jean Piaget, which describes how children's understanding of the world changes through four stages of development.

Object Permanence

A cognitive development milestone in which an infant realizes that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen or heard.

Sensorimotor

The stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants learn to interact with their environment through physical actions, from birth to about 2 years of age.