Worldwide, a ___-Inch Gap Exists Between the Smallest and the Largest

question 24

Multiple Choice

Worldwide, a ___-inch gap exists between the smallest and the largest 8-year-olds.

• A) 3
• B) 5
• C) 7
• D) 9

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Definitions:

Vocalizations

The production of sounds by an organism, often as a form of communication among members of a species.

Prelinguistic

Referring to vocalizations made by the infant before the development of language. (In language, words symbolize objects and events.)

Paralinguistic

Refers to the non-verbal elements in speech communication, such as tone of voice, loudness, tempo, and pitch, which can modify meaning and convey emotion.

Language Development

The manner in which young children develop the capacity to grasp and convey language during early childhood.