Let's say you ask a 2-year-old child "Where's the doggie?" in a setting where there is no doggie in sight, not even a picture. How will the child respond?
A) by searching
B) by pointing to the nearest doglike object
C) by pointing to the object nearest in shape and size to a dog
D) Chances are, the child will not respond at all, since toddlers can't understand decontextualized language.

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Toddlers can understand simple questions and commands even if the context is not immediately visible to them. They might start searching for the doggie upon being asked, indicating their understanding of the question and their ability to engage in a search behavior even when the object is not in direct sight.

Let's Say You Ask a 2-Year-Old Child "Where's the Doggie