Starting in the Earliest Days of a Baby's Life, a Parent

question 69

Multiple Choice

Starting in the earliest days of a baby's life, a parent will speak to the baby with _____, to which the baby will soon respond with _____.

• A) parentese; babbling
• B) babbling; infant-directed speech
• C) motherese; baby talk
• D) baby talk; infant-directed speech

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Definitions:

Gendered Sexual Stereotypes

Preconceived notions about individuals' sexual roles and behaviors based on their gender, often perpetuating discrepancies between sexes.

STIs

Sexually Transmitted Infections, diseases passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

Social Construction

A concept or perception of an objective reality created through social or cultural consensus, rather than existing inherently.

Sexuality

The capacity for sexual feelings, a significant aspect of a human being's identity, encompassing sexual orientation, preferences, and behaviors.