Three-year-old Serena refers to a squirrel as a "rabbit," but points correctly to a squirrel when given the word squirrel in a comprehension task. Serena probably has
A) difficulty discriminating between squirrels and rabbits.
B) difficulty recognizing squirrels.
C) difficulty pronouncing the word squirrel.
D) a hearing disability.

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Serena's ability to correctly identify a squirrel when given the word suggests she understands the concept but may struggle with pronouncing the word "squirrel," leading her to use a familiar word like "rabbit" instead.

Three-Year-Old Serena Refers to a Squirrel as a "Rabbit," but Points