If a pregnant mother reads the original version of The Cat in The Hat aloud
While pregnant, which version of The Cat in The Hat would the infant prefer after birth?
A) the original version, as it had been read to them prenatally.
B) a version in which the words "cat" and "hat" were replaced with "dog" and "fog".
C) a version in a language different than that read by the mother.
D) all versions of the story would be equally preferred.

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Studies suggest that fetuses can recognize their mother's voice and certain auditory stimuli while in the womb. Therefore, if the mother read the original version of The Cat in The Hat aloud while pregnant, the infant may prefer the original version after birth as it may be more familiar and recognizable to them.

If a Pregnant Mother Reads the Original Version of the Cat