Research Has Shown That

question 179

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that

• A)direct stimulation of language development is discouraged in some cultures.
• B)genetics plays very little role in verbal ability.
• C)language development in American children is not linked to income-level of parents.
• D)maternal responsiveness to American children's vocalizations had no impact on when children reached language milestones.

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