Asked by ashleigh cordell on Jul 05, 2024

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The vocabulary and style of communication used by Washoe,the chimp who was raised by researchers to use sign language,was sufficient for some basic communication with humans.Which of the following children would have a communication level that is similar to that of Washoe

A)  a one-year-old child who has spoken a few words 
B)  a two-year old child who produces telegraphic speech 
C)  a four-year-old child who shows evidence of overregularization 
D)  a six-year-old child who is learning to read

Telegraphic Speech

Short, simple sentences typical of early child language development, resembling telegrams, often consisting only of essential words.

Overregularization

A language learning process in which children apply general grammatical rules too widely, often leading to grammatical errors.

  • Recognize and delineate the principal phases and configurations in the evolution of language.
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Zybrea KnightJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A two-year-old child who produces telegraphic speech would have a communication level similar to that of Washoe. Both would be capable of basic communication, using short phrases or words to convey meaning.