Question

Which of the terms describes the way that we typically talk to babies? That high-pitched, simplified and repetitive way that seems to get their attention?
a. holophrase
b. babbling
c. mean length of utterance
d. child-directed speech

Answer 1

Answer:

Child-directed speech is the term that describes the way that we typically talk to babies to get their attention

Explanation:

Correct Answer

Child-directed speech:- It is the speech that we follow when we talk with babies. It is also called caretaker speech, infant-directed speech, child-directed speech, child-directed language, caregiver register etc

Incorrect Answers

Mean length of utterance:-Mean length of utterance  is a measure of Language productivity in children. It is generally calculated by collecting 100 words spoken by a child and dividing the number of morphemes (Meaningful concept) by the number of words. A higher mean length utterance is considered to indicate a higher level of language speaking ability.

Babbling:- Babbling is a phase in infant development and a state in language procurement during which a baby appears, to be explored by uttering different articulate sounds, however, it doesn't  create any recognizable words.

Holophrase:- Holophrase is the pre-language use of a single word to express a complex idea without any  grammatical intent.