Stephen, age 2 months, turned his head toward his mother every time she spoke to him in "baby talk" or Child Directed Speech (e.g., spoken at a high pitch with slow, exaggerated pronunciation). What conclusion can you draw from this example?

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Stephen's head turning towards his mother's speech in Child Directed Speech suggests that his hearing capacities are developing normally. This type of speech is known to capture the attention of young infants and is often used to facilitate language acquisition. Option A is incorrect since there is no evidence that the speech is distracting to Stephen. Option C cannot be inferred from the given information. Option D is incorrect since if Stephen were experiencing a hearing difficulty, he would not be turning his head towards the sound.

Stephen, Age 2 Months, Turned His Head Toward His Mother