Researchers propose that the referential/expressive difference in child vocabulary development is:
A) a result of the frequency with which mothers use particular sets of words.
B) a factor related to the child's cognitive ability.
C) a result of emphasis placed in the child's language on personal/social words.
D) related to the gender of the child.

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Researchers have found that mothers use more referential language when talking to their children about objects, actions and events, whereas they use more expressive language when communicating about emotions and social interactions. This suggests that the vocabulary development in children differs as a result of the frequency with which their mothers use different sets of words.

Researchers Propose That the Referential/expressive Difference in Child Vocabulary Development