Suppose That a Researcher Placed Several Objects in Front of Preverbal

question 149

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a researcher placed several objects in front of preverbal infants aged 11 to 13 months,and asked their mothers to tell the infant to look at different objects.Which of the following best summarizes how the infants will perform?

• A) None of the infants will comprehend specific words.
• B) Only the 13-month-olds will comprehend specific words.
• C) Both age groups will comprehend specific words if they can imitate those words.
• D) Both age groups will comprehend specific words if they are monosyllabic.

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