Why is it important for parents to remember that a lot of the crying that infants do in their early life occurs for no particular reason?

a. It triggers distress in those around the infants.
b. It is thought to communicate important information.
c. It is just a way for infants to increase lung volume.
d. It has no communicative purpose.


Answer: A

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