The Strong Form of the Motherese Hypothesis States That

question 14

Multiple Choice

The strong form of the motherese hypothesis states that:

• A) motherese is necessary but not sufficient for language to develop properly
• B) motherese is necessary and sufficient for language to develop properly
• C) motherese is not necessary for language development if other forms of child-directed behavior are used
• D) motherese is neigher necessary or sufficient for language to develop properly

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