The fact that most infants, regardless of their culture, begin to coo and babble at similar ages adds further evidence that

a. biological factors dictate the onset of these behaviors.
b. environmental factors dictate the onset of these behaviors.
c. cooing and babbling are predominantly the effects of nurture.
d. biology is not very well related to the infant's first vocalizations.


A

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A) those sent to adult prisons are more likely to give up their criminal activities to avoid further punishment. B) the harsh punishment given to offenders scares other teens into avoiding delinquent activities. C) those sent to adult prisons are more likely to be arrested again once they are out. D) None of the above; the results are inconclusive.

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