Bloom, Rocissano, and Hood (1976) examined utterances in 19- to 38-month-old children and found the largest developmental increase in _____ speech.
A) nonadjacent
B) noncontingent
C) imitative
D) contingent

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The study by Bloom, Rocissano, and Hood (1976) found that there was the largest developmental increase in contingent speech in 19- to 38-month-old children. Contingent speech refers to responses or comments that are directly related to what the child just said or did, demonstrating that the adult is attending to and valuing the child's communication. This type of speech is important for language development and establishing strong communication skills.

Bloom, Rocissano, and Hood (1976) Examined Utterances in 19- to 38-Month-Old