Regarding Infancy, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 353

Multiple Choice

Regarding infancy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)At no other time after birth does development proceed as rapidly as in infancy.
• B)If an infant's position is changed abruptly, or if he or she is startled by a loud noise, the baby will exhibit the rooting reflex.
• C)By their third year, babies are usually able to stand, walk, talk, and explore.
• D)Once a baby is born, the environment becomes more important because it provides learning experiences that literally shape the infant's developing brain.

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Definitions:

Unschooled Peers

Individuals, typically children or adolescents, who acquire their education and socialization outside of formal school settings.

Instructional Discourse

The structured communication or dialogue that takes place within educational settings, focused on imparting knowledge or skills.

Shirley Heath

A researcher in the field of linguistic anthropology, notable for her work on the ways in which language use varies according to social context and contributes to identity formation.

Home Discourse

The way in which families communicate and interact within the home, influencing children's linguistic and social development.