The 2-Year Old Will Speak Using a Sentence Consisting of Just

question 197

Multiple Choice

The 2-year old will speak using a sentence consisting of just a noun and a verb. This is referred to as

• A) a LAD.
• B) telegraphic speech.
• C) babbling.
• D) a sensitive period.
• E) motherese.

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Definitions:

Mental Abilities

The capacity to process information, acquire knowledge, and apply reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Babbling

The production of repetitive syllables by infants, an early stage in language acquisition.

Schemes

Mental representations or frameworks that organize and interpret information in cognitive development.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a developmental milestone in children.