When Parents Around the World Use a High-Pitched, Rising Melody

question 196

Multiple Choice

When parents around the world use a high-pitched, rising melody, they are _____, while low, smooth, drawn-out tones are used _____.

• A)warning their baby; to praise the baby
• B)comforting their baby; to call attention to objects
• C)calling attention to objects; to comfort the baby
• D)praising their baby; to warn the baby

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