Fourteen-Month-Old Reese Points to a Picture of a Dog in His

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Multiple Choice

Fourteen-month-old Reese points to a picture of a dog in his book when prompted by his family. When his 3-year-old cousin asks him to "find the goggie," Reese points to the dog. Reese's actions indicate that he

• A) understands how the word "dog" is supposed to sound.
• B) does not really grasp the concept of the word "dog."
• C) has strong word-object-association skills.
• D) may display speech problems when he is older.

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Definitions:

High-Context Cultures

Cultures where communication relies heavily on implicit understanding, context, and non-verbal cues rather than just words, requiring greater levels of cultural sensitivity.

Real Message

The underlying meaning or true intent behind the communicated words or actions.

High-Context Cultures

Societies or groups where communication relies heavily on contextual elements like body language, status, and tone of voice, rather than explicit words.

Social Relationships

Connections or interactions between individuals in a society, based on various factors such as friendship, kinship, common interests, or professional affiliations.