Until About 6 Months of Age, a Baby

question 97

Multiple Choice

Until about 6 months of age, a baby

• A)can understand only the sounds of his native language.
• B)can discriminate all the speech sounds that occur in all languages.
• C)speaks in single words.
• D)overgeneralizes syntactic rules.

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Definitions:

Distasteful Substances

Materials that are unpleasant to taste, often serving as a defense mechanism for plants and animals to avoid consumption by predators.

Camouflage

The adaptation of an organism's appearance to blend in with its environment, aiding in protection against predators.

Nerve Net

A simple nervous system found in some invertebrates, consisting of interconnected neurons with no central brain.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body, enabling sensory perception, coordination, and response to stimuli.