Which Statement About Infant-Directed Speech Is NOT True

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about infant-directed speech is NOT true?

• A) Infant-directed speech affects infants' attention to language.
• B) Infant-directed speech is necessary for language mastery.
• C) Infants learn new words better when the words are presented in infant-directed speech.
• D) Infants prefer infant-directed speech to adult-directed speech, even when it is in an unfamiliar language.

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Definitions:

Consumer Equilibrium

The point at which the quantity of goods and services a consumer chooses to buy equates to the maximum satisfaction or utility for their budget.

Budget Constraint

The limitation on the consumption bundles that a consumer can afford based on their income and the prices of goods.

Consumer Equilibrium

The point at which an individual's income is perfectly balanced with their consumption preferences, maximizing utility.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction received from consuming a given total quantity of a good or service.