Derrick is seven months old has begun to use the consonant sounds of b, d, m, and g in combination with vowel sounds, such as saying "ba-ba-ba." Derrick has entered the language stage known as
A) babbling.
B) cooing.
C) the single-word stage.
D) turn-taking.

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Derrick's use of consonant and vowel sounds in combination is known as babbling, which typically occurs between 6 and 10 months of age. Cooing refers to the earlier stage of using mainly vowel sounds, while the single-word stage involves using actual words to communicate. Turn-taking refers to the social aspect of communication, in which individuals take turns speaking and listening.

Derrick Is Seven Months Old Has Begun to Use the Consonant