What is baby talk? Explain the characteristics and functions of baby talk
What will be an ideal response?
Baby talk is also known as motherese or child-directed speech. The characteristics are
high-pitched communication with any low-to-high fluctuations, simpler words, and
shorter sentences. This type of speech is used universally when talking to infants.
Infants are more likely to respond to these fluctuations and high-pitched sounds than
they are to monotonous, steady sounds. Since they respond more to these sounds,
their language acquisition is likely to develop more quickly.
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What will be an ideal response?
An example of a maturational change would be
a. learning how to add numbers. b. learning to speak one's parents' language. c. imitating the facial expressions of a cartoon character. d. disappearance of an infant reflex at a predictable age.