Research using the HOME checklist reveals that the extent to which parents __________ is particularly important in predicting intelligence and academic achievement in elementary school.

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The HOME checklist is designed to evaluate the quality and quantity of stimulation and support that parents provide to their children in the home environment. Research has consistently shown that the extent to which parents talk to their infants and toddlers, through conversation, reading, and singing, is strongly related to later cognitive development and academic achievement. Other factors assessed by the HOME checklist, such as physical activity and make-believe play, are also important but do not have as consistently strong an association with intelligence and academic achievement as verbal interaction. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Research Using the HOME Checklist Reveals That the Extent to Which