During the Time Between 18 to 24 Months, a Toddler's

question 60

Multiple Choice

During the time between 18 to 24 months, a toddler's pace of learning new words doubles, from one to three words per week to five or six words per week.This exponential expansion in language acquisition is known as the __________.

• A)speech explosion
• B)vocabulary spurt
• C)word expansion
• D)language generativity

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Definitions:

Negative Experiences

Unpleasant or harmful events or interactions that can impact an individual's mental, emotional, or physical well-being.

Rejection Identification Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals may strengthen their identification with a rejected group, thereby preserving their self-esteem.

Discriminated

Treated differently or unjustly on the basis of race, age, sex, or other attributes, often resulting in disadvantage or exclusion.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society or social group.