Cooing
The pre-verbal vocal production of vowel-like sounds by infants (typically 2-4 months), representing the beginning of linguistic development.
Real World
Videos shared on parenting platforms like YouTube show babies at around 8 weeks producing soft 'ooh' and 'aah' sounds in response to a parent's voice — a clear example of cooing as interactive, pre-linguistic communication.
Exam Focus
Name the stage, give the age range, and link it to a specific theorist (e.g. Piaget) to access higher marks.
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