Concerning language development, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)A readiness to interact socially with parents may be as important as innate language recognition.
B)Babies actively participate in language learning by asking questions, such as "What dis?"
C)Parents and children begin to communicate long before the child can speak.
D)All of these statements are true.

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A) A readiness to interact socially with parents is important in language development because babies learn language through social interactions.
B) Babies do not ask questions until they are older, but they actively participate in language learning by paying attention, imitating sounds, and responding to verbal and nonverbal cues from caregivers.
C) Parents and babies communicate through nonverbal interactions, such as eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures, before the baby can speak. This early communication sets the foundation for later language development.

Concerning Language Development, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE