A Recent Study Found That Child-Directed Speech in a One-To-One

question 179

Multiple Choice

A recent study found that child-directed speech in a one-to-one social context at 11 to 14 months of age was linked to:

• A) greater word production at age two.
• B) lower SES parents and families.
• C) lower vocabulary skills at age four.
• D) greater difficulties in speech production at age three.

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Definitions:

Payroll Register

A document listing each employee’s pay details for each payroll period, including wages, deductions, and net pay.

FICA Tax

Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax; a U.S. federal payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare.

Medicare Tax

A federal payroll tax that funds Medicare, the health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and over, as well as for some younger people with disability status as determined by the Social Security Administration.

Payroll Period

The interval of time for which an employee's wages are calculated, such as weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.