A Baby's First Use of Words Usually Comes in the Form

question 5

Multiple Choice

A baby's first use of words usually comes in the form of ___________,which are one-word utterances that stand for a whole phrase,whose meaning depends on the particular context in which they are used.

• A)phonemes
• B)semantics
• C)two-word phrases
• D)morphemes

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Definitions:

Dependence

A state in which an organism requires a substance or condition for normal functioning or well-being, often associated with addiction.

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells through electrical and chemical signals.

Dendrites

The branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them towards the cell body.

Synapses

Points of communication between neurons where neurotransmitters are released.