According to the Large Scale NICHD Study Described in Chapter

question 14

Short Answer

According to the large scale NICHD study described in Chapter 1, __________and ___________ were more important that actual time spend with the mother in predicting positive outcomes.

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Definitions:

Toys

Objects designed for play, typically used by children, that stimulate imagination, physical coordination, or cognitive skills.

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment for cues on how to react or behave in unfamiliar situations.

Emotional Decoding

The ability to understand and interpret the emotional content of others' verbal and non-verbal messages.

Uncertain Situations

Scenarios where the outcomes, implications, or consequences are not clearly known or predictable.