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question 8 0.2 pts mrs. harmon, the mother of 18-month-old bryce, is concerned that bryce has not learned to speak very well. he has limited vocabulary and seems content to point to the things he wants. based on her reading of several child development books, mrs. harmon believes that bryce should have progressed further in language learning. mrs. harmon fears that bryce is not keeping up developmentally. based on your understanding of the timing of developmental stages, what would be your best advice?

mrs. harmon should use exercises such as flashcards with bryce to increase his knowledge of vocabulary

developmental stages can be useful guidelines, but there is a range of normal development within stages

since bryce appears developmentally delayed, he should be referred immediately for a speech and language evaluation

dont pay attention to developmental milestones and treat each child as an individual

Explanation:

• Option 1: Flashcards may not be suitable for an 18 - month - old's language learning in a forced way, as development is not just about rote learning at this stage.
• Option 2: Developmental stages are guidelines, and there is a normal range of variation within each stage. An 18 - month - old's language development can vary, so this is a correct view.
• Option 3: Jumping to the conclusion that Bryce is developmentally delayed is wrong, as there is a normal range of development.
• Option 4: Ignoring developmental milestones entirely is not advisable, as they provide useful information about typical development.

Answer:

B. developmental stages can be useful guidelines, but there is a range of normal development within stages