The sheer amount of conversation between adults and children in a home seems to have

a. no discernible impact on language skills and IQ.
b. a limited impact on language skills and IQ.
c. the capability of improving IQ but not language skills.
d. an enormous impact on language skills and IQ.


Answer: d. an enormous impact on language skills and IQ

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