By Which Age Do Children Start Demonstrating the Purpose of Speech

question 59

Multiple Choice

By which age do children start demonstrating the purpose of speech and the importance of being understood?

• A) 1½ years
• B) 2 years
• C) 2½ years
• D) 3 years

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Definitions:

Norms for Behavior

The unwritten rules and expectations for appropriate behavior within a society or group, guiding how individuals act and interact.

Group Position

The rank or status of a group within a larger social system, which can influence its members' behavior and attitudes.

Cultural Evolution

The change over time of culturally transmitted beliefs, knowledge, customs, and technologies within a society or population.

Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.