When talking to his 4-month-old brother, Brian, 3-year-old Andrew is more repetitive and uses more attention-eliciting words than when he's talking to his mom. These behaviors indicate that

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Andrew's use of repetitive and attention-eliciting words suggests that he may recognize that his baby brother is too young to understand complex language. This sensitivity and modification of his language to suit the age of his brother is a positive sign of his developing social skills and empathy. The other options - speech regression, failure to recognize baby's age, and eagerness to play - do not adequately explain Andrew's specific verbal behavior towards his brother.

When Talking to His 4-Month-Old Brother, Brian, 3-Year-Old Andrew Is