Eighteen-Month-Old Marty Is Pointing at Objects in the Park and Trying

question 56

Multiple Choice

Eighteen-month-old Marty is pointing at objects in the park and trying to name them.His mother praises him for his correct labeling, and she tells Marty the correct name for objects he mislabels.This scene illustrates the importance of _____ in language acquisition.

• A)the language dance
• B)maturation
• C)biological predisposition
• D)learning

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Definitions:

Indifferent

Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned or neutral towards something.

Psychological State

An individual's current mental condition or mind state, which can affect perceptions, emotions, and behavior.

Detachment

For Bowlby, the state of indifference toward others experienced by children who have been separated from their caregivers for an extended time and have not formed new stable relationships.

Primary Caregiver

A primary caregiver is the main person who provides direct care and support to a child, elderly, or an individual with disabilities, facilitating their daily needs and emotional well-being.