Infants pay more attention to
A) a referential style of language.
B) an expressive style of language.
C) adult-directed speech.
D) infant-directed speech.

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Infants pay more attention to infant-directed speech because it has a higher pitch, exaggerated intonation, and slower tempo, which are more easily processed by infants' immature auditory systems. This style of language also tends to be more simple and repetitive, making it easier for infants to learn and understand.

Infants Pay More Attention to