What Is One of the Reasons That Adults Talk to Infants

question 98

Multiple Choice

What is one of the reasons that adults talk to infants by raising the pitch of their voices,exaggerating their intonation,elongating vowels,and repeating words?

• A) Research has shown that it increases neurological development.
• B) Infants understand it better.
• C) Adults think that it is a good idea, but there is no practical purpose.
• D) Infants seem to like it.

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Definitions:

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