Developmental Milestones in Infant Communication Quiz

Explore developmental milestones, language acquisition, and non-verbal cues in infants. Test your knowledge with questions on babbling, joint attention, and more!

#1

At what age do infants typically begin to coo and babble?

1-2 months
4-6 months
8-10 months
12-14 months
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#2

Which of the following is a milestone of infant communication development?

Using complete sentences by 3 months
Pointing to objects of interest by 6 months
Engaging in complex conversations by 12 months
Reading at a kindergarten level by 9 months
1 answered
#3

Which of the following is NOT a milestone in infant communication development?

Responding to their name
Imitating facial expressions
Using a cellphone
Turning towards sound sources
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#4

What is joint attention in the context of infant communication?

When an infant attends to their own needs only
When an infant focuses on one person exclusively
When an infant and caregiver focus on the same object or event
When an infant avoids eye contact with others
#5

Which of the following gestures typically emerges first in infant communication?

Waving goodbye
Pointing
Thumbs up
High-five
#6

Which of the following is an example of a non-verbal communication skill in infants?

Crying
Singing songs
Counting numbers
Reading books
#7

What is echolalia?

A type of babbling
A speech disorder
Repeating words or phrases without understanding their meanings
A form of joint attention
#8

What role does parental responsiveness play in infant communication development?

It has no impact on communication development
It encourages infants to communicate more
It discourages infants from communicating
It teaches infants to communicate less effectively
#9

What is the importance of prelinguistic skills in infant communication development?

They are not important for language development
They lay the foundation for later language skills
They hinder language development
They only develop after the onset of language

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