A Pattern of Conversational Interaction Between Parent and Infant That

question 117

Multiple Choice

A pattern of conversational interaction between parent and infant that involves alternate sending and receiving of messages is referred to as

• A)turn-taking.
• B)imprinting.
• C)presemantics.
• D)transformation.

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Definitions:

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, an unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

Preterm Infants

Babies born before completing the usual 37 weeks of gestation, often facing higher risks of complications.

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially within the first month after birth, a critical period for adaptation outside the womb.

High-Pitched Sounds

Sounds that have a high frequency, often heard as sharp or shrill to the human ear.