Nuria's parents are so happy because she can say "doggie" and "cookie." Lani, who is younger, makes many sounds that are repetitive, like "lalalala" and "papapa." Nuria's language development is in the __________ stage and Lani's is in the __________ stage.

A. semantic; presemantic
B. operational; baby talk
C. expressive; prelanguage
D. one-word; infant vocalization


Answer: D

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