Eventually Children Learn Not to Put Everything in Their Mouths

question 69

Multiple Choice

Eventually children learn not to put everything in their mouths.This is an example of:

• A)assimilation.
• B)disequilibrium.
• C)accommodation.
• D)scaffolding.

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Definitions:

Grammar

The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in a natural language.

Prelinguistic Speech

The early forms of vocalization in infants before they acquire the use of language, including cooing and babbling.

Babbling

A stage in child language acquisition where infants produce sounds, often repetitive, that precede the development of recognizable words.

Crying

The act of shedding tears as a response to an emotional state, without a physical irritation of the eyes.