Which statement about the hearing of newborn infants is true?
A. Their ability to perceive sounds not found in their own language is less precise than an adults'.
B. They cannot discern between two languages spoken by the same bilingual speaker.
C. They prefer speech with a rising tone at the end of phrases and sentences and pausing before continuing.
D. They are less attentive when adults use a slow, high-pitched, expressive voice.
Answer: C
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a. Population: Statistic ; Sample: Parameter b. Population: Parameter ; Sample : Statistic c. Population: Statistic ; Statistic : Sample d. Parameter: Statistic ; Sample : Population
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