Which of the following statements best describes "motherese"?
a. being oversolicitous to a child
b. patting a child and touching frequently
c. a type of speech using short, simple sentences in a high-pitched voice
d. the way that mothers always seem to know what their babies need and want
C
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A Incorrect. "Motherese" is not best described as being oversolicitous to a child.
B Incorrect. "Motherese" is not best described as patting a child and touching frequently.
C Correct. "Motherese" is best described as child-directed speech, using simple, short sentences, spoken slowly in high-pitched voice.
D Incorrect. "Motherese" is not best described as the way that mothers always seem to know what their babies need and want.
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