"Parentese" Is Often Used to

question 39

Multiple Choice

"Parentese" is often used to

• A)​quiet an infant or gain his attention.
• B)​influence an infant's sense of well-being.
• C)​communicate by using exaggerated voice inflections.
• D)​all these answers.

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Definitions:

Fetal Biopsy

A medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is taken from the fetus to test for abnormalities.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections, involving the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid for testing.

Diagnostic X-ray

A medical imaging technique using X-rays to diagnose or monitor various conditions by creating images of structures inside the body.

Low-birth-weight

Describes babies born with a weight of less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), often associated with developmental and health challenges.