Cooing refers to producing:
A)different cries to signify different kinds of discomfort
B)combinations of vowel sounds
C)consonant and vowel combinations
D)first words, but with incorrect semantic structure

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Cooing is the production of combinations of vowel sounds by infants, typically around 2-3 months old, as an early form of communication. Choice A is incorrect as different cries for different discomforts would fall under the category of crying, not cooing. Choice C is incorrect as consonant-vowel combinations typically do not occur until later stages of speech development. Choice D is incorrect as cooing does not involve first words or any kind of semantic structure.

Cooing Refers to Producing