During Toddlerhood, What Is a Good Predictor of Later Verbal

question 174

Multiple Choice

During toddlerhood, what is a good predictor of later verbal intelligence?

• A)quantitative intelligence
• B)number of words spoken
• C)language production
• D)language comprehension

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Definitions:

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage that generally includes children from 6 to 12 years of age, characterized by the development of personal, social, and academic skills.

Abstract Traits

Qualitative characteristics that are not tangible or concrete, involving complex thinking and understanding.

Perspective-Taking

The ability to understand a situation or concept from an alternative point of view, often considering another person's thoughts, feelings, and motivations.

Selman's Stages

A theory outlining the stages of social understanding and perspective-taking in children and adolescents.