Question 1

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 the which stage of language development?
A) cooing
B) babbling
C) telegraphic
D) single-word

Accepted Answer

At 20 months, Katy is in the single-word stage of language development. She is able to say words like "spaghetti," "milk," "Mama," "Dada," and "Kitty," which are generally one-word statements. This stage typically starts around 12 months and goes up to 24 months.

Question 2

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

These behaviors are typical of the toddler stage, often referred to as the "terrible twos," in which children are developing their independence and testing boundaries. Tantrums and a desire for possessiveness are common during this stage of development.

Question 3

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 ("Want juice") which is characteristic of telegraphic speech. The other options do not accurately describe his language abilities at this point.

Question 4

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" is typical behavior for children experiencing the "terrible twos" stage. This stage typically occurs around the age of two and is characterized by increased independence and testing of boundaries.

Question 5

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 several objects and say a few single words indicates that she is in the single-word stage of language development.

Question 6

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 behavior of using consonant sounds in combination with vowel sounds such as "ba-ba-ba" is known as babbling. This is a typical language development stage that infants go through, typically starting around 6 to 9 months of age. Cooing refers specifically to the early vocalizations that babies make, often in the first few months of life, and doesn't involve the use of consonants. The single-word stage and turn-taking involve more advanced language development that typically occurs after the babbling stage.

Question 7

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) 6
B) 9
C) 12
D) 18

Accepted Answer

At around 12 months, children typically start to respond to simple words, recognize and use basic words like "Mama" and "Dada," and begin associating words with objects.

Question 8

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

Babbling is the first stage of language development where infants experiment with sounds and syllables, including the consonant sounds. Therefore, consonants first enter a child's language during the babbling stage.

Question 9

Your baby is about two months old and is repeating vowel sounds,such as saying "oo" over and over while you are holding her.She is
A) babbling.
B) telegraphing.
C) cooing.
D) delayed.

Accepted Answer

At around two months of age, babies typically start making repetitive vowel sounds, such as "oo" or "ah." This stage is known as cooing, which is an early form of vocalization that precedes babbling.

Question 10

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

According to developmental psychology, children around two years of age start to show increased independence and autonomy as they become more aware of their own desires and preferences. This can lead to temper tantrums and disobedience as they assert their newfound sense of control over their lives.

Question 11

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

The repetition of meaningless sounds by infants is known as babbling. It is an important developmental milestone in language acquisition as it leads to the formation of actual words and sentences. Cooing is the production of vowel sounds by infants and does not involve consonant sounds. Telegraphic speech is the use of short, simplified sentences by young children who are just beginning to learn language. Crying is a reflexive vocalization used by infants to communicate distress or discomfort.

Question 12

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

Brett's ability to understand more than twice the number of words in his speaking vocabulary suggests that he has developed strong receptive language skills. This, combined with his relatively large speaking vocabulary, indicates that he is likely in first grade or beyond.

Question 13

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

Jay's behavior is typical for a child of his age who is exerting their independence and testing boundaries. It is common for toddlers to say "no" frequently and enjoy defying their parents' requests. It is important for parents to respond calmly and consistently to this behavior and provide appropriate discipline and guidance. There is no evidence to suggest that Jay is exhibiting the precursor to a conduct disorder or has attention deficit disorder, and there is no information to suggest that the withdrawal of love technique is being used.

Question 14

Children normally begin to say their first word and make connections between words and objects at about __________ months.
A) 6
B) 12
C) 18
D) 24

Accepted Answer

According to research, children typically begin to say their first word between 10-14 months of age and begin making connections between words and objects around 12 months of age. Therefore, the best answer is B) 12 months.

Question 15

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 telegraphic speech, which is typical of children in the early stages of language development. He is using short phrases with only the essential words to convey his meaning. This is often seen in the two-word stage of language development, which usually occurs between 18 and 24 months of age. The other options (cooing, single-word stage, and babbling) do not accurately describe Peter's language development at this stage.

Question 16

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, which he referred to as the "language acquisition device". This innate ability allows humans to quickly and naturally learn language, even in the absence of specific instruction or reinforcement. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Question 17

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 stage in a toddler's development where they become more independent and assertive, often leading to oppositional behavior such as saying "no" frequently and testing limits with caregivers. Passive, compliant, and submissive behavior are not typical for toddlers in this stage.

Question 18

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.

Question 19

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

A child's vocabulary typically grows rapidly from 18 months to 2 years of age, and they can typically use more than 100 words by this age.

Question 20

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 a type of early speech characterized by the use of simple two-word sentences, such as "mommy bye-bye" or "doggy bark". It is called telegraphic because it resembles the concise style of a telegraph message.

Quiz 3: B: Human Development

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 the which stage of language development?

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

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

Your baby is about two months old and is repeating vowel sounds,such as saying "oo" over and over while you are holding her.She is

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?

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

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

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.

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

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

Babies begin to babble

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

Telegraphic speech refers to