Question

Ms. Lipscomb talks to her 4-month-old son using short sentences with distinct pauses between speech segments. She uses a high-pitched voice and exaggerated expressions, clearly pronouncing her words. Ms. Lipscomb is demonstratingA) infant-directed speech.B) baby talk.C) cooing.D) babbling.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A

Ms Lipscomb is demonstrating infant-directed pitch. She makes use of all the characteristics of this type of speech such as pitch patterns, pauses, clear pronunciation and slow rate of speech.