What is infant-directed speech, and how does it facilitate language acquisition?
What will be an ideal response?
Infant-directed speech, also known as parentese, is used between a parent and a child. It is a scaled-down version of spoken language using simple, well-formed sentences with clear pauses and an exaggerated tone. It provides children with modeling, opportunity to practice, and feedback cues about how their language can change and improve.
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Linguistic interactions among siblings generally
a. enhance the language skills of younger siblings. b. interfere with linguistic advancements. c. enhance the language skills of older siblings. d. enhance language in younger and older siblings.
Rogers' theory of personality revolves about the:
a. techniques of defense, especially the defense of sublimation b. development of the concept of self c. techniques of social forces d. concept of innate and secondary drive
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A) beneficial consequences; harmful consequences B) positive emotions; negative emotions C) positive emotions; feelings of familiarity D) feelings of familiarity; feelings of uncertainty E) negative emotions; positive emotions