Tony is 8 months old, and he settles down quickly and listens raptly while his mom sings "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." What factor accounts for Tony's interest in this nursery rhyme?
A) He remembers the story and loves how it ends.
B) He doesn't remember the story, so the end is always exciting.
C) He loves the rhymes and repetition.
D) He loves the simple plot line.

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Infants are drawn to repetition and patterns, so the rhymes and repetition in "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" likely hold Tony's attention.

Tony Is 8 Months Old, and He Settles Down Quickly