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oliviahorn72

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on: Jun 22, 2018
What reasons can you think of to explain the fact that baby talk seems to have the same characteristics all over the world?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Your friend writes to tell you that her 18-month-old baby, whom you have never seen, has not yet uttered a recognizable word. What are the possible explanations for this?
 
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ntsoane kedibone

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

All normal human infants are very similar in their capacity to perceive and respond to
language. Baby talk all over the world has similar characteristics because it reflects
language adaptations best suited for communication with infants.

Answer to Question 2

The possible explanations should include normal lag between comprehension and
articulation, as well as severe problems in hearing and/or mental development, with
several explanations in between, such as the possibility that the child does not hear
enough language spoken to him or her. Further, you may comfort your friend by
pointing out that using and understanding any form of communication is more
important than language usage, per se.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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