At About 18 to 22 Months of Age, There Is

question 159

Multiple Choice

At about 18 to 22 months of age, there is a rapid burst in vocabulary. Approximately 75% of the words added during this time are nouns. This vocabulary burst can be called

• A) the expressive explosion.
• B) the specific nominal explosion.
• C) the naming explosion.
• D) referential style.

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Definitions:

Clean Technique

A set of infection prevention practices that aim to reduce the risk of spreading pathogens, particularly in medical and healthcare settings.

Inflammatory Response

The body's defense mechanism against infection or injury, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain, designed to eliminate harmful stimuli and initiate healing.

Enlarged Lymph Nodes

A condition where the lymph nodes increase in size, often due to infection, inflammation, or malignancy.

White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.