Infant Jay starts with a sudden long, initial loud cry, followed by a long period in which Jay holds his breath until the next crying sound comes out. This is a(n) ____ cry.
A) pain
B) basic
C) anger
D) hungry

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The sudden long, initial loud cry followed by holding the breath is characteristic of a pain cry, indicating that the infant may be experiencing discomfort or distress. Basic cries are more rhythmic and have shorter pauses, hunger cries have a more insistent and repetitive pattern, and anger cries are usually louder and more harsh.

Infant Jay Starts with a Sudden Long, Initial Loud Cry