Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Being able to say something so that everyone knows you are kidding and not serious demonstrates an ability to integrate nonverbal signals.
2. Coordinating signals is a complex encoding skill.
3. A baby’s first cries probably signal pain, discomfort, or hunger.
4. By the end of the first year, most infants have begun to develop some sense of personal space and privacy.
5. Indiscriminate smiling—little more than a reflex action—doesn’t stop until a baby is close to a year old.


1. false
2. true
3. true
4. true
5. false

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