Question 1

Grant is sitting in his high chair calling to his dog, "Here Dog." He then turns to his mother and says, "Want juice." Grant is exhibiting
A) cooing.
B) telegraphic speech.
C) the single-word stage.
D) babbling.

Accepted Answer

Grant is using two-word phrases which is known as telegraphic speech. He is able to use two words together to convey a simple message ("Want juice") but is not yet using complete sentences or complex language structures. The other options aren't applicable as cooing is typically heard in babies around 2 months of age, the single-word stage is when toddlers only use one word at a time to communicate, and babbling is when infants make repeated sounds without meaning.

Question 2

Ernesto knows more than 100 words, which he uses one word at a time.He is probably __________ old.
A) six to eight weeks
B) seven months
C) one year
D) 18 months to two years

Accepted Answer

According to developmental milestones, most children have a vocabulary of around 50 words by the age of 18 months to 2 years old, which matches the description given of Ernesto's vocabulary.

Question 3

Jay is 26 months old, and his favorite word is "No." Although he knows what his parents want him to do (or not do), Jay seems to take delight in doing the opposite.Jay is exhibiting
A) the precursor to a conduct disorder.
B) attention deficit disorder.
C) the effect of the withdrawal of love technique.
D) normal independent behavior for a child of this age.

Accepted Answer

"No" is a common word for toddlers as they explore their independence and test boundaries. It is considered normal behavior for a child of this age to exhibit defiance and a desire for autonomy. They are also still developing their impulse control and ability to follow directions, which can contribute to their behavior. There is no indication from the scenario that Jay is exhibiting conduct disorder or attention deficit disorder. Additionally, the withdrawal of love technique is not mentioned as a factor in his behavior.

Question 4

Children normally begin to say their first word and make connections between words and objects at about __________ months.
A) six
B) 12
C) 18
D) 24

Accepted Answer

According to developmental milestones, children typically begin to say their first word and make connections between words and objects at around 12 months of age, which is one year old. Option A is too early, option C is too late, and option D is also too late for this milestone.

Question 5

According to Chomsky, humans develop language because they have a
A) perceptual set.
B) telegraphic readiness.
C) learning set.
D) biological predisposition.

Accepted Answer

Chomsky believed that humans have a biological predisposition to develop language, meaning that language acquisition is innate and not solely the result of environmental influences or learned behavior.

Question 6

When a toddler is in the stage called the terrible twos, his or her typical behavior would best be described as
A) oppositional.
B) passive.
C) compliant.
D) submissive.

Accepted Answer

The term "terrible twos" refers to a developmental stage where toddlers often assert their independence by testing boundaries and saying "no" frequently. This behavior can come across as oppositional as they seek to establish their own sense of autonomy.

Question 7

Peter is sitting on the floor playing when he waves to his daddy and says "Go bye-bye." He then calls to his cat, "Here Kitty," and later asks his mother for a cookie by saying, "Want cookie." Peter is exhibiting
A) cooing.
B) telegraphic speech.
C) the single-word stage.
D) babbling.

Accepted Answer

Peter is using two-word phrases, which is characteristic of telegraphic speech. He is not in the single-word stage as he is putting together two words to make a request. Babbling typically occurs earlier in language development and cooing is a prelinguistic vocalization.

Question 8

Babies begin to babble
A) from birth on.
B) around six to eight weeks of age.
C) around seven months of age.
D) around one year of age.

Accepted Answer

Babies begin to babble around seven months of age. Before this age, they make cooing and gurgling sounds, but around seven months, they start experimenting with making different sounds and syllables.

Question 9

Consonants first enter a child's language when the child begins
A) babbling.
B) cooing.
C) the single-word stage.
D) the telegraphic stage.

Accepted Answer

Consonants first enter a child's language during the babbling stage, which typically begins around 6 months of age. During this stage, infants produce sounds that include consonants and vowels, such as "ba ba ba" or "ma ma ma".

Question 10

Your child has just begun saying "No!" and "Mine!" frequently and is exhibiting temper tantrums.Your child is
A) babbling.
B) mimicking you.
C) showing behavior typical of the terrible twos.
D) showing arrested language and psychosocial development.

Accepted Answer

The behavior described is typical of the "terrible twos," which is a stage of development when children begin to assert their independence and test boundaries. It is important for parents to remain patient and consistent in their responses to these behaviors, as this will ultimately help the child learn appropriate ways to express themselves and manage their emotions.

Question 11

Brett's speaking vocabulary includes more than 4,000 words, and he is able to understand more than twice that many.He is most likely
A) about two.
B) about three.
C) in preschool.
D) in first grade.

Accepted Answer

Children in first grade typically have a speaking vocabulary of 2,600 – 6,000 words and an understanding of 20,000 – 24,000 words, which aligns with Brett's abilities.

Question 12

Connie is 20 months old and is able to point and name several objects, such as "ball," "doggie," and "cookie" and says "go" and "play." Connie is most likely in which stage of language development?
A) cooing
B) babbling
C) telegraphic
D) single-word

Accepted Answer

Connie's ability to point and name objects and say a few words suggests she is in the single-word stage of language development, where she is learning to associate one-word labels with specific objects or actions.

Question 13

At what age do children become increasingly capable of mischief and temper tantrums as well as showing their independence by refusing to obey their parents' demands even though they understand what their parents want them to do?
A) nine months of age
B) 12 months of age
C) two years of age
D) four years of age

Accepted Answer

The age of two is known as the "terrible twos" because children become increasingly capable of mischief and temper tantrums. They also begin to assert their independence by refusing to obey their parents' demands, even if they understand what is being asked of them.

Question 14

Keri is beginning to respond to real words, such as "no" and "hi," addresses her parents as "Mama" and "Dada," and is making her first connections between words and objects.Kerri is most likely __________ months old.
A) six
B) nine
C) 12
D) 18

Accepted Answer

The answer of Keri is beginning to respond to real...

Question 15

At 20 months, Katy says "pah-getty" (spaghetti)whenever she wants to eat and says "milk" when she wants something to drink.She also calls her mother "Mama" and her father "Dada" and her cat "Kitty." Katy is most likely in which stage of language development?
A) cooing
B) babbling
C) telegraphic
D) single-word

Accepted Answer

Katy's ability to communicate with single words indicates that she is in the single-word stage of language development. In this stage, children typically use one-word utterances to communicate their wants and needs. Katy's ability to call her mother, father, and cat by specific names also shows that she is developing her understanding of word meanings. However, her speech is not yet at the level of telegraphic language, which involves stringing together two or three words to form a phrase or sentence. Her use of "pah-getty" instead of "spaghetti" suggests that she is still working on mastering the pronunciation of some words.

Question 16

Derrick is seven months old has begun to use the consonant sounds of b, d, m, and g in combination with vowel sounds, such as saying "ba-ba-ba." Derrick has entered the language stage known as
A) babbling.
B) cooing.
C) the single-word stage.
D) turn-taking.

Accepted Answer

Derrick's use of consonant and vowel sounds in combination is known as babbling, which typically occurs between 6 and 10 months of age. Cooing refers to the earlier stage of using mainly vowel sounds, while the single-word stage involves using actual words to communicate. Turn-taking refers to the social aspect of communication, in which individuals take turns speaking and listening.

Question 17

The repetition by infants of meaningless language sounds (including both vowel and consonant sounds)is called
A) babbling.
B) cooing.
C) telegraphic speech.
D) crying.

Accepted Answer

Babbling refers to the repetition of meaningless language sounds, including both vowel and consonant sounds, and is a normal developmental milestone in infants. Cooing is a precursor to babbling, but refers specifically to the cooing or gurgling noises made by infants in their first few months of life. Telegraphic speech refers to the use of only essential words in a sentence (e.g. "Want milk" instead of "I want some milk"), and is typically seen in toddlers who are just beginning to speak in full sentences. Crying is a vocalization used by infants to communicate a range of needs and emotions, including hunger, discomfort, and fatigue.

Question 18

Telegraphic speech refers to
A) the single-word stage of language learning.
B) the continuous outpouring of meaningless vowel and consonant sounds.
C) words that communicate only part of an idea.
D) simple two-word sentences characteristic of early speech.

Accepted Answer

Telegraphic speech is characterized by simple two-word sentences, such as "Mommy book" or "More milk." This stage of language development typically occurs between 18 and 24 months of age.

Question 19

Which linguist claimed that humans have a biological predisposition to develop language?
A) Erik Erikson
B) Konrad Lorenz
C) Noam Chomsky
D) Jean Piaget

Accepted Answer

Noam Chomsky is known for his theory of universal grammar, which argues that humans are born with an innate ability to acquire language and that this ability is hardwired into our brains. This suggests that there is a biological basis for language development.

Question 20

Alicia's mother asks Alicia to put her blocks away.Alicia responds, "No, me play." Observing this, we might guess that Alicia
A) is approximately a year old.
B) is experiencing the terrible twos.
C) has progressed to the threatening threes.
D) has not as yet mastered telegraphic speech.

Accepted Answer

Alicia's response of "No, me play" indicates that she is likely in the age range commonly referred to as the "terrible twos," which is characterized by a desire for autonomy and independence, as well as occasional defiance towards authority figures such as parents. This behavior is a common developmental phase for toddlers around 2-3 years old.

Quiz 3: Human Development

Grant is sitting in his high chair calling to his dog, "Here Dog." He then turns to his mother and says, "Want juice." Grant is exhibiting

Ernesto knows more than 100 words, which he uses one word at a time.He is probably __________ old.

Jay is 26 months old, and his favorite word is "No." Although he knows what his parents want him to do (or not do) , Jay seems to take delight in doing the opposite.Jay is exhibiting

Children normally begin to say their first word and make connections between words and objects at about __________ months.

According to Chomsky, humans develop language because they have a

When a toddler is in the stage called the terrible twos, his or her typical behavior would best be described as

Peter is sitting on the floor playing when he waves to his daddy and says "Go bye-bye." He then calls to his cat, "Here Kitty," and later asks his mother for a cookie by saying, "Want cookie." Peter is exhibiting

Babies begin to babble

Consonants first enter a child's language when the child begins

Your child has just begun saying "No!" and "Mine!" frequently and is exhibiting temper tantrums.Your child is

Brett's speaking vocabulary includes more than 4,000 words, and he is able to understand more than twice that many.He is most likely

Connie is 20 months old and is able to point and name several objects, such as "ball," "doggie," and "cookie" and says "go" and "play." Connie is most likely in which stage of language development?

At what age do children become increasingly capable of mischief and temper tantrums as well as showing their independence by refusing to obey their parents' demands even though they understand what their parents want them to do?

Keri is beginning to respond to real words, such as "no" and "hi," addresses her parents as "Mama" and "Dada," and is making her first connections between words and objects.Kerri is most likely __________ months old.

At 20 months, Katy says "pah-getty" (spaghetti) whenever she wants to eat and says "milk" when she wants something to drink.She also calls her mother "Mama" and her father "Dada" and her cat "Kitty." Katy is most likely in which stage of language development?

Derrick is seven months old has begun to use the consonant sounds of b, d, m, and g in combination with vowel sounds, such as saying "ba-ba-ba." Derrick has entered the language stage known as

The repetition by infants of meaningless language sounds (including both vowel and consonant sounds) is called

Telegraphic speech refers to

Which linguist claimed that humans have a biological predisposition to develop language?

Alicia's mother asks Alicia to put her blocks away.Alicia responds, "No, me play." Observing this, we might guess that Alicia