Which statement about infant-directed speech is TRUE?
A) Infant-directed speech is used in all cultures.
B) Infant-directed speech is only used by mothers.
C) Infant preference for infant-directed speech may be a result of its emotional tone.
D) Infant-directed speech applies only to spoken languages; sign language by deaf mothers does not have any characteristics of infant-directed speech.

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Studies have shown that infants show a preference for infant-directed speech over adult-directed speech, and this preference may be due to the emotional tone of the speech. While infant-directed speech is common in many cultures, it is not exclusively used by mothers, as fathers and other caregivers also use it. Additionally, infant-directed sign language has been found to have similar characteristics to infant-directed speech, such as exaggerated facial expressions and simplified language. Therefore, option A, B, and D are all incorrect.

Which Statement About Infant-Directed Speech Is TRUE