Jack Is a 10-Month-Old and Smiles When His Mother Says

Multiple Choice

Jack is a 10-month-old and smiles when his mother says words such as Mommy, puppy, bottle, and teddy. He also has learned to point at the object when his mother asks where they are; however, he does not yet say the words himself. What does this example tell us about language acquisition?

A) Production precedes comprehension
B) Comprehension precedes production
C) Recognition precedes comprehension
D) Production precedes recognition