Young Infants Show a Preference for Parentese, a Style of Speech

question 64

Multiple Choice

Young infants show a preference for parentese, a style of speech characterized by _____.

• A) a use of language that sounds like a young child would use, such as saying "me hungwy" instead of "I'm hungry"
• B) slow, carefully articulated sentences that help the infant to learn correct grammar
• C) a mother's high pitch and a father's low pitch that help infants differentiate male from female voices
• D) shorter sentences uttered in a higher, melodious pitch than a normal voice

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Definitions:

Managerial Responsibility

The obligation of managers to make decisions and take actions that maximize the value and effectiveness of an organization.

Top Management

The highest level of managers within an organization, responsible for setting policies, strategic planning, and making significant corporate decisions.

Return on Investment (ROI)

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or to compare the efficiency of several different investments, calculated as net profit divided by the cost of the investment.

Variable Costs

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