In Germany in the 1950s, the effects of teratogens gained widespread attention when pregnant women who took to help them sleep gave birth to babies with deformations of their heads, legs, hands, and/or fingers. Over 7,000 babies were harmed by this drug before it was removed from the market.

Which of the following is an important function of child-directed speech? (a) it captures the infant’s attention and maintains communication. (b) it reduces the occurrence of infantile amnesia for the earliest memories of infancy. (c) it reduces the need for reciprocal interaction between caregivers and children. (d) it assists in prolonging rem sleep in infants.

Josie decided to redecorate her son’s room. he is a toddler now and needs a bed instead of a crib. she packed up all of his infant toys and decided to donate them to his day care center. included in the box was a rattle that he had been quite attached to. he always pulled the small knob off the end of the rattle and josie would frequently reattach it. she thought that the knob was dangerous but nothing bad ever happened. some other kid might like to play with it now. 1. should josie have been concerned about the knob when her son first started removing it? why or why not? (2-3 sentences) 2. if she had reported the knob to the consumer product safety commission, what could the agency have done? (2-3 sentences) 3. if josie gives the box of toys to the day care center, what should the center director do? (2-3 sentences) 4. provide an appropriate substitute toy for her son at the age of infancy to replace the rattle. what does this toy promote for developmental wellbeing? you can include a picture or direct weblink to the toy, but do not forget your answer to the question regarding what does it promote for developmental wellbeing. (4-5 sentences) answer

Which is a personal reason for using tobacco