Fourteen-month-old Reese points to a picture of a dog in his book when prompted by his family. When his 3-year-old cousin asks him to "find the goggie," Reese points to the dog. Reese's actions indicate that he
A) understands how the word "dog" is supposed to sound.
B) does not really grasp the concept of the word "dog."
C) has strong word-object-association skills.
D) may display speech problems when he is older.

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The Answer of Fourteen-month-old Reese points to a picture of a dog in his book when prompted by his family. When his 3-year-old cousin asks him to "find the goggie," Reese points to the dog. Reese's actions indicate that he
A) understands how the word "dog" is supposed to sound.
B) does not really grasp the concept of the word "dog."
C) has strong word-object-association skills.
D) may display speech problems when he is older.

Fourteen-Month-Old Reese Points to a Picture of a Dog in His