Gerald Is an Intellectually Gifted Child with an Extensive Vocabulary

question 117

Multiple Choice

Gerald is an intellectually gifted child with an extensive vocabulary.He is emotionally mature and physically developed.Gerald's development in each of the three domains is best explained by which of Baltes' developmental ideas?

• A) Development is multidimensional.
• B) Development involves changing resource allocations.
• C) Development is multidirectional.
• D) Development is influenced by the historical and cultural context.

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

This is the number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed in beats per minute (bpm), indicating cardiovascular health.

Child Directed Speech

A language-speaking pattern utilized by adults or older children when communicating with young children, characterized by simplified vocabulary, higher pitch, and exaggerated intonation.

Baby Talk

Baby talk refers to the simplified language and exaggerated speech patterns used by adults when communicating with infants, aiding in language acquisition and bonding.

Hearing Capacities

The range and sensitivity of an individual's ability to detect sound frequencies and intensities.