AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt
Baby talk (infant-directed speech) helps language development because it
A.emphasizes sounds and captures infant attention
B.slows language learning
C.has no effect
D.only occurs in English
Explanation
Core Concept
High pitch and exaggerated vowels highlight speech sounds, and infants attend longer to it — a built-in teaching tool.
Correct Answer
Aemphasizes sounds and captures infant attention
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