Both Hearing and Deaf Babies Begin to Babble in the Middle

question 12

Multiple Choice

Both hearing and deaf babies begin to babble in the middle of the first year. However, deaf babies eventually stop babbling while hearing babies continue. This is an example of:

• A) Experience-expectant processes.
• B) Experience-dependent processes.
• C) Experience-independent processes.
• D) Maturation-dependent processes.

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Definitions:

Sleep Pattern

The natural or habitual timing, quantity, and quality of a person's sleep, including periods of REM and non-REM sleep.

Nighttime Sleep

The period of rest and recovery that occurs at night, considered crucial for physical and mental health.

Developmental Stage

A phase of life characterized by specific physical, psychological, or emotional features that individuals typically pass through as they age.

Middle Adulthood

A stage of life typically ranging from around 40 to 65 years old, characterized by stability, maturity, and increased focus on personal and professional achievements.