What Were the Results of an Experiment in Which Infants

question 48

Multiple Choice

What were the results of an experiment in which infants heard a woman speak in either an adult­directed or an infant­directed manner?

• A)infants preferred to look at a photograph of the woman who used adult­directed speech than at a photograph of an unfamiliar woman.
• B)infants preferred to look at a photograph of the woman who used child­directed speech than at a photograph of an unfamiliar woman.
• C)infants demonstrated no clear preference for individuals on the basis of their speech style.
• D)infants were better able to learn words from the woman who used adult­directed speech.

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Definitions:

Target Cost Approach

A pricing method where the selling price is set first, and then the target cost is determined by subtracting a desired profit margin.

Markup

The amount added to the cost of goods to cover overhead and profit, determining the selling price.

Selling Price

The amount of money charged for a product or service, determined by adding a profit margin to the product cost.

Competition-Based Concept

A pricing strategy that sets prices based on what competitors charge for similar products or services.