Steffy is a baby who uses "baby signs." It can be expected that she
A) may be deaf.
B) will experience delays in the development of spoken language.
C) is emotionally disturbed.
D) will have a larger spoken vocabulary at age 3.

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The use of baby signs has been found to support and enhance the development of spoken language in babies and toddlers, rather than hinder it. Therefore, it can be expected that Steffy will have a larger spoken vocabulary at age 3. This indicates that A and B are incorrect, and there is no evidence to suggest that C is a factor solely because of the use of baby signs.

Steffy Is a Baby Who Uses "Baby Signs