Based on research that examined the factors that influence language acquisition,which of the following children is likely to develop language the earliest?
A) Jenny, a little girl who comes from a low-income family
B) Uri, a little boy who comes from a low-income family
C) Ichika, a little girl who comes from a high-income family
D) Amir, a little boy who comes from a high-income family

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Research suggests that children from higher-income families tend to develop language skills earlier than those from lower-income families. This is because higher-income families are more likely to provide their children with rich language experiences and to engage in language-rich conversations with them. While the gender of the child is not a significant factor in language acquisition, the socioeconomic status of the family has been found to be a stronger predictor. Therefore, option C - Ichika, a little girl who comes from a high-income family - is likely to develop language the earliest.

Based on Research That Examined the Factors That Influence Language