Trina Is 7 Months Old

question 45

Multiple Choice

Trina is 7 months old. If she is like most children in terms of language production, she will:

• A)have already said her first real word.
• B)be capable of using two words in combination.
• C)be able to use two syllables with repetition of the first, such as "ma-ma" or "da-da."
• D)be capable of speaking fluent motherese.

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Definitions:

Hearing Capability

The ability or capacity to perceive sounds by detecting vibrations through an organ such as the ear.

Newborns

Infants who are in the initial period after birth, typically considered the first few weeks of life, characterized by rapid growth and development.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, spanning from birth to about 2 years, where infants learn through interacting with the environment using their senses and motor actions.

Ethnic Diversity

The inclusion or representation of individuals from a variety of cultural, national, racial, and religious backgrounds within a community or organization.