Which Statement Best Summarizes the Research Findings of DeCasper and His

question 155

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the research findings of DeCasper and his associates regarding the auditory preferences of newborn infants?

• A)They prefer the sound of low-pitched male voices over the sound of high-pitched female voices.
• B)They prefer the sound of their mother's voice over the voices of other women.
• C)They prefer natural sounds (such as the ocean) over the sound of voices.
• D)They prefer very low-amplitude sounds or silence over voices.

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