Which of the following is the best example of a preschooler using calibration in their message?
A) A child who speaks to a 2-year-old the same way they speak to a parent.
B) A child describing where to find a toy giving more detailed directions to a listener whose eyes were covered when the toy was hidden.."
C) A child who speaks to a parent the same way they speak to a younger sibling.
D) A child telling a brand new friend at their house for the first time to get the colors out of the "secret cubby," believing their new friend knows where it is.

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Calibration in communication involves adjusting one's message based on the listener's knowledge or context. Choice B exemplifies this as the child provides more detailed directions to someone who couldn't see where the toy was hidden, indicating an adjustment based on the listener's lack of visual information.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Preschooler