Regarding Parentese, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 858

Multiple Choice

Regarding parentese, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Mothers of all nations talk to their babies with similar changes in pitch.
• B) Warnings are delivered in a short, sharp rhythm.
• C) Mothers praise their babies using low, smooth, drawn-out tones.
• D) Mothers use a high-pitched, rising melody to call attention to objects.

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