When Marta Is Holding Her Infant Daughter, She Speaks to Her

question 92

Short Answer

When Marta is holding her infant daughter, she speaks to her using a soft sing-song type of speech. This is referred to as __________ by developmentalists.

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Definitions:

Curette

A surgical instrument with a looped end for scraping or removing tissue from a body cavity.

Electrocauterization

A medical procedure using heat from an electric current to burn, sear, or destroy tissue, often used to remove unwanted growths or to control bleeding.

Clippers

Hand-held tools used primarily for cutting hair or fur, but they can also refer to large machines used in agriculture or gardening.

Sterile Dressing

A type of medical dressing that is free from bacteria or other living microorganisms, used to protect wounds from infection.