Suppose Geraldine Was Part of DeCasper and Spence's (1986)study,and She

question 297

Multiple Choice

Suppose Geraldine was part of DeCasper and Spence's (1986) study,and she was required to read the Dr.Seuss book 'Cat in the Hat' out loud for the last 2 months of her pregnancy.If Geraldine's newborn behaved as most of the infants in the study,which of the following do you think the infant would prefer hearing?

• A) anyone reading any Dr. Seuss book
• B) her mother reading any Dr. Seuss book
• C) any woman's voice reading 'Cat in the Hat'
• D) her mother's voice reading 'Cat in the Hat'

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