Becky is a 4-month-old infant whose mother uses a high-pitched voice, simple words or phrases, and lots of repetition when she speaks. Becky delights in her mother's use of _____.
A) long, grammatically correct sentences
B) a variety of high and low tones
C) child-directed speech
D) babbling

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The description fits child-directed speech, which is characterized by a high-pitched tone, simple words or phrases, and lots of repetition, aimed at capturing the infant's attention and promoting language development.

Becky Is a 4-Month-Old Infant Whose Mother Uses a High-Pitched