Studies Involving Communication Between Infants and Caregivers Have Reliably Demonstrated

question 33

Multiple Choice

Studies involving communication between infants and caregivers have reliably demonstrated which of the following?

• A) Without sufficient interaction, infants will likely develop severe mental illness later in life.
• B) Human interaction, specifically touch, is critical for development and health.
• C) Infants' language acquisition occurs whether or not their caregivers communicate with them.
• D) Only a child's biological parents are able to influence his or her social development.

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