The Ability to Focus Only on Chosen Stimuli and Not

question 34

Multiple Choice

The ability to focus only on chosen stimuli and not to be distracted by other noise in the environment is called

• A)memory span.
• B)attention span.
• C)selective memory.
• D)working memory.

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Definitions:

Referential Style

A language learning approach in which individuals predominantly use language to refer to people and objects in their environment.

Holophrasing

The use of a single word by a child to express a complex idea or complete thought, typical in early language development.

Prelinguistic Communication

Communication through sounds, facial expressions, gestures, imitation, and other nonlinguistic means.

Cooing

Early vocalization of infants that involves the production of soft, murmuring sounds, typically occurring between 2 to 4 months of age.