Preschoolers Cal and Jacob Are Playing with Toy Trucks

question 44

Multiple Choice

Preschoolers Cal and Jacob are playing with toy trucks. Jacob says, "My mommy took me to watch the construction at the end of the street." Cal responds, "This dump truck is yellow and black. I have one like this at my house." Then Jacob says, "They were digging up the road with a backhoe. They are putting a big pipe under the road." Cal then says, "I also have a green cement truck. It can turn. I got it for my birthday." This conversation is an example of:

• A)telegraphic speech.
• B)a cooperative dialogue.
• C)parallel speech.
• D)a collective monologue.

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Definitions:

Behaviorist Theory

A theory that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned rather than on internal processes like thoughts and emotions.

Gender Development

The process by which individuals develop their gender identity, roles, and expressions, influenced by biological, social, and cultural factors.

Gender Role

A set of societal norms dictating the behaviors, interests, and attitudes that are considered appropriate for individuals based on their presumed sex.

Gender Schema

A cognitive framework that organizes information related to gender into categories, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with their social world.