Asked by Antonia Zaatoura on Jul 02, 2024
Verified
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of "parentese?"
A) a style of speaking to infants that is present throughout the world in all languages
B) stimulation of infant language areas with repetitive basic sounds such as "goo-goo"
C) speech that prolongs vowels and emphasizes differences between words
D) a pattern of speech that infants listen to more intently
Parentese
The modified way of speaking, often with higher pitch and exaggerated intonation, that adults use when talking to infants and young children, facilitating language learning.
Repetitive Sounds
Sounds or noises that are repeated in a constant or predictable manner.
Stimulate Language Areas
Methods or actions taken to activate regions of the brain involved in language comprehension and production, enhancing linguistic abilities.
- Define the stages of language maturation in humans and how they are revealed.
Verified Answer
YH
Yalen Holmes7 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Parentese, also known as infant-directed speech, is characterized by a distinct prosody including a higher pitch, slower tempo, and exaggerated intonation, rather than simply using repetitive basic sounds like "goo-goo." Stimulating infant language areas involves more complex and varied speech patterns.
Learning Objectives
- Define the stages of language maturation in humans and how they are revealed.