To Improve the Early Language Experiences of Toddlers in Low-Income

question 173

Multiple Choice

To improve the early language experiences of toddlers in low-income families,some cities in the United States have programs that encourage parents to talk to children in ways that expand children's turn-taking skills and ____.

• A) holographic speech
• B) comprehension
• C) vocabulary
• D) reading skills

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Definitions:

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes, influencing characteristics like eye color, height, and susceptibility to certain diseases.

High Frequency

Referring to wave frequencies that are very high, particularly in the context of electromagnetic spectrum, encompassing radio waves, microwaves, and part of the infrared light range.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in sound analysis and hearing.

Tone-Deaf

A term often used to describe a person's poor ability to distinguish musical notes or remain in tune while singing.