The term 'cue sensitivity' in parenting refers to a parent's ability to:

The term 'cue sensitivity' in parenting refers to a parent's ability to:

• A. Translate infant sounds into language immediately
• B. Notice and respond to infant signals
• C. Predict infant weight gain
• D. Schedule routines without input from infant

Answer: (B)

Cue sensitivity in parenting is about noticing and responding to what the infant is signaling. Babies communicate needs through cues like cries, fussiness, rooting, sucking, or calm alertness, and a cued-sensitive parent recognizes these signals and responds promptly and appropriately. This responsive pattern helps the baby feel secure, supports regulation of arousal, and fosters secure attachment and later self-regulation. The idea of translating infant sounds into language immediately isn’t about recognizing and replying to signals; infants’ early communication isn’t about speech yet. Predicting infant weight gain or scheduling routines without input from the infant also misses the core—that parenting involves attuning to and responding to the baby’s cues.