5 Questions
At what age does babbling typically start in infants?
6 months
What is holophrase in the context of language acquisition?
A single word used to represent a phrase or sentence
What is bootstrapping in the context of learning new words?
Using knowledge of word class and syntactic clues to learn the meaning of new words
When does vocabulary explosion typically occur in toddlers?
24 months
What is fast mapping in the context of language development?
The child’s ability to map the meaning of a new word onto a referent after hearing the word used in context just once
Test your knowledge of early language development with this quiz! Explore the stages of babbling, first words, and vocabulary expansion in infants and toddlers. Learn about the holophrase stage and how children use single words to convey complex thoughts.
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