Question
What are infant babbling and cooing? a. Random sounds produced by infants b. Produced by infants due to irritation in the vocal cords c. They mark the first step on the road to the development of language. d. Produced by infants due to growth of the vocal cords
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Everly
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Answer
The answer is **c. They mark the first step on the road to the development of language.**While (a) is partially correct in that the sounds *seem* random, babbling and cooing are not truly random. They are the infant experimenting with sounds and developing the muscles and coordination needed for speech. Option (b) and (d) are incorrect. Irritation or growth of the vocal cords might cause crying or changes in vocalization, but they don't explain the specific patterns of babbling and cooing. These vocalizations are a crucial part of language development, not a byproduct of physical discomfort or growth.