At about 18 to 22 months of age, there is a rapid burst in vocabulary. Approximately 75% of the words added during this time are nouns. This vocabulary burst can be called
A) the expressive explosion.
B) the specific nominal explosion.
C) the naming explosion.
D) referential style.

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The rapid increase in vocabulary at about 18 to 22 months, particularly in nouns, is known as the naming explosion. This term reflects the significant growth in a child's ability to name or label objects, people, and events in their environment.

At About 18 to 22 Months of Age, There Is