The extent to which parents ________ contributes strongly to early language process, which, in turn, predicts intelligence and academic achievement in elementary school.
A) engage their children in physical activity
B) watch educational television with their children
C) talk to their infants and toddlers
D) teach their children specific literacy and math skills

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The correct answer is C, talk to their infants and toddlers. Research has shown that the extent to which parents talk to their young children (infants and toddlers) contributes strongly to the early language process, which is a strong predictor of intelligence and academic achievement in elementary school. Engaging children in physical activity and watching educational television can have benefits, but they are not as strongly linked to language development as talking to young children. Teaching literacy and math skills may be important in later years, but language development comes first and is the foundation for success in these areas.

The Extent to Which Parents ________ Contributes Strongly to Early