Marcie sings the same lullaby to her infant son every night because she believes he has learned to recognize it. Does recent research support her claim?
A) No. Her son may recognize her voice, but not a particular song.
B) No. Research indicates he would not recognize Marcie's voice or the song she's singing.
C) Yes. Her son would be able to recognize a particular lullaby.
D) Yes. But only if her child is genetically predisposed to excel in music.

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Recent research supports the idea that infants can recognize specific melodies or songs that are played to them repeatedly. This ability is part of early auditory recognition and learning, and does not necessarily depend on a genetic predisposition for musical excellence.

Marcie Sings the Same Lullaby to Her Infant Son Every