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When 2-Month-Old Ranan Is Fussy, His Caregivers Can Often Soothe

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When 2-month-old Ranan is fussy, his caregivers can often soothe him by playing music. He seems especially partial to Barry White songs, which his mother often played in the last few weeks of her pregnancy. Which one of the following is the most likely explanation of Ranan's partiality to Barry White music?


A) Ranan was able to hear and remember Barry White songs even before he was born.
B) Barry White has a deep, resonating voice, which male infants (but not female infants) find especially soothing.
C) The "music" area of the brain becomes activated in the second week of life, and it shows early preferences for certain styles of music.
D) Ranan is showing early signs of giftedness, as recognition of music typically doesn't emerge until about six months of age.

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