Is Infant Crying a Primitive Form of Language

question 105

Multiple Choice

Is infant crying a primitive form of language?

• A) Yes, because crying represents language.
• B) No, because cries do not represent objects or events.
• C) It depends upon the type of cry emitted.
• D) It depends upon the sex of the child.

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Definitions:

Anomie

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Economic Deprivation

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