Which of the following statements is true regarding adult responsiveness to infant cries?

A) A baby's cry stimulates stronger feelings of arousal and discomfort in men than women.
B) Parents who score low in empathy are most likely to respond quickly to infant crying.
C) Compared to non-depressed mothers, depressed mothers tend to be more sensitive to their infant's crying.
D) As babies get older, parents react to more subtle cues in the cry, which help them figure out what is wrong.


D

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