When Parents Praise Their Infants, They Usually Use Low, Smooth

question 239

True/False

When parents praise their infants, they usually use low, smooth, drawn-out tones.

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Definitions:

Standard Speech

A speech style characterized by diverse vocabulary, proper pronunciation, correct grammar, and abstract content. The use of this style is associated with high status and power.

Diverse Vocabulary

The range and variety of words an individual knows and uses, reflecting their language proficiency and ability to communicate effectively.

Linguistic Intergroup Bias

Subtle and systematic differences in the language we use to describe events as a function of our group membership and the group to which the actor or target belongs.

Sociolinguistic Competence

Knowledge of the implicit rules for generating socially appropriate sentences that make sense because they fit the listeners’ social knowledge.