Which of the Following Statements Best Captures Your Text's Theoretical

question 259

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best captures your text's theoretical interpretation of child-directed speech?

• A) Child-directed speech arises automatically, showing that we are biologically predisposed to structure the environment to aid children's language learning. In this way, child-directed speech is good evidence for an interactive perspective on language development.
• B) Child-directed speech shows that we structure the environment to aid children's language development, thereby supporting the learning view of language acquisition.
• C) Child-directed speech arises automatically, pointing to the biological basis of language development.
• D) Child-directed speech is universal, appearing even among deaf parents using sign language. This suggests the biological basis of language development.

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Definitions:

Intimacy

The feeling of being close and emotionally connected to someone, involving trust, vulnerability, and a deep understanding of each other.

Passion

A strong and barely controllable emotion or an intense, driving feeling of enthusiasm or desire for something.

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or person.

Aggressive

referring to behavior or attitudes that are forceful, potentially harmful, or showing readiness to confront.