Barry walks up to his nine-month-old son and says (very slowly and with major fluctuations in his voice's pitch and loudness), "Ohhhhhhhhh, are you Daddy's little baaaaaaaby?" Barry is illustrating
A)scaffolding.
B)telegraphic speech.
C)overextension.
D)infant-directed speech.

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This behavior is an example of infant-directed speech, also known as "motherese" or "baby talk." It is characterized by a high-pitched, exaggerated, and repetitive speaking style often used by adults when speaking to infants and young children. The purpose is to grab the infant's attention and aid in their language development.

Barry Walks Up to His Nine-Month-Old Son and Says (Very