Which of the Following Is an Important Function of Child-Directed

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important function of child-directed speech?

• A)It captures the infant's attention and maintains communication.
• B)It reduces the occurrence of infantile amnesia for the earliest memories of infancy.
• C)It reduces the need for reciprocal interaction between caregivers and children.
• D)It assists in prolonging REM sleep in infants.

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Definitions:

Crossing-Over

A process during meiosis where two chromosomes exchange segments of their genetic material to create genetic diversity.

Normal Wings

Wings that exhibit the standard form and functioning appropriate for a particular species, as opposed to mutations or deformities.

Polygenic Trait

A trait that is influenced by multiple genes, often resulting in a continuous range of possible phenotypes.

Dwarf

In botany, refers to a variety of plants that are much smaller than the typical size for their species, often genetically engineered or selected for such a trait.