Some companies sell special educational programs designed to be watched by infants. Which of the following is true regarding these programs?
A) They significantly stimulate brain development.
B) They lower the age at which children first speak, but do not otherwise affect brain development.
C) They do not stimulate cognitive development, but are otherwise harmless.
D) They can actually slow down vocabulary and language development.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has shown that these programs do not have any positive impact on cognitive development, and can actually have a negative effect on language development by replacing human interaction and communication with screens. Infants learn language best from real-life human interaction and exposure to rich language environments, not from passive screen time.

Some Companies Sell Special Educational Programs Designed to Be Watched