A Nursing Instructor Asks a Student," What Are Some of the Skills

question 40

Multiple Choice

A nursing instructor asks a student," What are some of the skills developed by the time a child reaches 18-months-old?" Which of the following would indicate to the instructor that further teaching is needed? Select all that apply.

• A) Runs, falling often
• B) Can kick a ball
• C) Can jump in place
• D) Can ride a tricycle
• E) Throws a ball
• F) Can walk upstairs holding on

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Definitions:

Heritability

A statistical measure that indicates how much of the variation in a particular trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Universal Grammar

A theory suggesting that the ability to acquire language is innate, genetically programmed, and common to all humans, regardless of the specific language they learn.

Noam Chomsky

A linguist, cognitive scientist, and political activist known for revolutionizing the field of linguistics by introducing the concept of universal grammar.

Prelinguistic Vocalizations

Sounds made by infants before they acquire language, including cooing and babbling, which are early forms of communication and vocal experimentation.