Your neighbor's 14-month-old toddler says things like "cup!" when he means that he would like a cup of milk. Your neighbor thinks that his toddler is lazy. You know that the toddler is __________.

A. language-delayed and needs professional assistance
B. using holophrases, which is developmentally appropriate
C. trying to manipulate his father and needs to be disciplined
D. cognitively impaired and might have a genetic disorder


Answer: B

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