Which of the following is an example of child-directed speech, also referred to as motherese?
A) An adult speaks to an infant using simple language without articles like "the" and "a" spoken in a normal pitch.
B) An adult speaks to an infant using normal adult speech that has been slowed down to a very slow tempo.
C) An adult speaks to an infant using imitations of the infant's own sounds.
D) An adult speaks to an infant using higher pitch than usual, with exaggerated ups and downs and slow tempo.

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Child-directed speech, also referred to as motherese, is a type of speech used by adults when speaking to infants and young children. It is characterized by a higher pitch than usual, exaggerated intonation, slower tempo, and simplified grammar. Option D is an example of child-directed speech, as it includes higher pitch, exaggerated ups and downs, and slow tempo.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Child-Directed Speech