Among Infant-Directed Speech, Adult-Directed Speech, Infant-Directed Singing, and Adult-Directed Singing

question 20

Multiple Choice

Among infant-directed speech, adult-directed speech, infant-directed singing, and adult-directed singing, 6-month-old infants show a preference for

• A) any singing over any speech.
• B) any speech over any singing.
• C) infant-directed singing over infant-directed speech.
• D) infant-directed speech over any singing.

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