Which of the Following Is an Important Function of Child-Directed

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important function of child-directed speech?

• A)It captures the infant's attention and maintains communication.
• B)It reduces the occurrence of infantile amnesia for the earliest memories of infancy.
• C)It reduces the need for reciprocal interaction between caregivers and children.
• D)It assists in prolonging REM sleep in infants.

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Withdrawal

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Tolerance

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Experience

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