AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is not necessary to talk to a five-month-old baby because the baby is not ready to talk anyway.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most babies say their first word sometime between 12 and 18 months of age. However, you’ll start to hear the early stages of verbal communication shortly after birth. “From birth to 3 months, babies make sounds. There’s smiling and cooing, ” explains Loeffler.

Detailed explanation-2: -At 5-6 months, babies might show new emotions, be fearful of strangers, babble, move their hands and bodies and much more. Babies can start eating solid food around now if they show signs that they’re ready. Simple activities like talking and listening, singing and reading are good for baby learning and development.

Detailed explanation-3: -Baby Talk: Talk Often to Your Baby Babies learn to speak by imitating the sounds they hear around them. So the more you talk to your baby, the faster they will acquire speech and language skills. Many adults use a special tone of voice when talking baby talk–a high-pitched voice with exaggerated expression.

Detailed explanation-4: -Be able to sit straight if propped up. Raise head 90 degrees when placed on stomach. Be able to roll from front to back. Hold and let go of an object.

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