A baby who smiles a lot is likely to increase his parents' feelings of love and caring for him and as a result, this may increase the likelihood that his biological and emotional needs will be met. This example illustrates the potential adaptive function of emotions for infants and young children and shows how language can serve as a form of ________.

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The example illustrates how a baby's smile, an emotional expression, serves as a form of communication to elicit care and attention from parents, thereby meeting the child's needs.

A Baby Who Smiles a Lot Is Likely to Increase