Infant Communication Stages Quiz

What is Stage 1 of development called?

Which of the following characteristics are associated with the Perlocutionary stage? (Select all that apply)

What occurs during Stage 2 of development?

What is one of the key developments in the Illocutionary stage?

What marks the beginning of Stage 3 of development?

In the Locutionary stage, children stop using gestures.

Stage 1: Perlocutionary Stage (0-8 months)

Attentional Interactions: Infants respond to stimuli but lack specific intentions; behavior includes crying and cooing.
Undifferentiated Behavior: Actions are random and not goal-directed; caregivers often interpret these actions.
Contingency Interactions: Actions aimed at gaining and maintaining attention without specific differentiation; infants show an interest in manipulating objects and start to recognize object functions.

Stage 2: Illocutionary Stage (8-12 months)

Differentiated Interactions: Infants begin to plan and adjust behaviors with specific goals in mind.
Intentional Communication Emerges: Use of gestures and vocalizations to convey messages becomes prominent; eye contact is crucial.
Behavioral Repetition: Infants frequently repeat behaviors to communicate; they actively show objects and employ a full range of functional gestures.

Stage 3: Locutionary Stage (12+ months)

First Meaningful Word: Marked by the child's utterance of their initial word with intentional meaning.
Continued Use of Gestures: Gestures remain important in communication, enhancing verbal expression.

Test your knowledge on the three stages of infant communication: Perlocutionary, Illocutionary, and Locutionary. This quiz covers behaviors and interactions that define each stage, including the developmental milestones associated with them. Ideal for students and caregivers interested in early childhood development.