In the middle of the first year, babies produce strings of consonant-vowel combinations that influence the behavior of their caregivers. This type of vocalization is referred to as
A) cooing.
B) crying.
C) gesturing.
D) babbling.

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During the middle of the first year, babies produce strings of consonant-vowel combinations that are not meaningful words but are attempts to communicate. This type of vocalization is known as babbling. Cooing refers to the early vowel sounds that infants make, crying is a sign of distress, and gesturing involves using body language to convey a message.

In the Middle of the First Year, Babies Produce Strings