Which of the Following Statements About Supporting Early Language Development

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about supporting early language development is true?

• A) Infants prefer adult talk to infant-directed speech (IDS).
• B) Deaf parents use a similar style of communication to IDS when signing to their deaf babies.
• C) By age 5 months, babies are more emotionally responsive to adult talk than to IDS.
• D) Parents' use of IDS results in the child's extended use of "baby" talk.

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Definitions:

Psychological Fatigue

A state of mental or emotional exhaustion due to prolonged stress, overwork, or significant mental effort, leading to reduced cognitive performance.

Energy Depletion

The reduction or exhaustion of the physical or mental strength required to perform tasks or activities.

Physical Response

The body's natural reaction to stimuli, which can include anything from stress responses to motor actions in response to environmental changes.

Organizational Distress

A state in which a company or organization experiences a significant decrease in performance, health, or vitality, often due to mismanagement, external pressures, or internal conflicts.