What Was the Main Finding of DeCasper and Spence's (1986)

question 91

Multiple Choice

What was the main finding of DeCasper and Spence's (1986) study in which pregnant mothers read the story The Cat in the Hat?

• A) Prior to birth, the fetuses began to mimic the sounds their mothers were making.
• B) After birth, the infants appeared to recognize the rhythm at which the mothers had read the stories.
• C) After birth, the infants showed no reaction when they once again heard the story.
• D) After birth, the infants who had been read to began to speak at an earlier age than a control group that had not been read to.

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Definitions:

Cultural Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups.

Cultural Safety

The practice of empowering individuals by respecting their cultural identity and ensuring the environment is safe for them, without the assault or challenge of their identity.

Cultural Awareness

The understanding and recognition of the differences and similarities among cultures.

Cultural Sensitivity

The awareness and respect of cultural differences and similarities within and between communities.