Ms Lipscomb Talks to Her 4-Month-Old Son Using Short Sentences

question 80

Multiple Choice

Ms. Lipscomb talks to her 4-month-old son using short sentences with distinct pauses between speech segments. She uses a high-pitched voice and exaggerated expressions, clearly pronouncing her words. Ms. Lipscomb is demonstrating

• A) infant-directed speech.
• B) baby talk.
• C) cooing.
• D) babbling.

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