Regarding parentese, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Mothers around the world talk to their babies with similar changes in pitch.
B)Warnings are delivered in a short, sharp rhythm.
C)Mothers praise their babies using low, smooth, drawn-out tones.
D)Mothers use a high-pitched, rising melody to call attention to objects.

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Mothers typically use high-pitched, smooth, drawn-out tones to praise their babies, not low tones. This style of speech is part of what makes parentese engaging and attention-grabbing for infants.

Regarding Parentese, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE