Which of the following neonatal cries seems to be the vocalization from which later language develops?
A) Pleasure cry
B) Pain cry
C) Hunger cry
D) Birth cry

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The pleasure cry is the vocalization from which later language develops. It is a high-pitched, rhythmic cry that is produced when the baby is content or happy. The pleasure cry is thought to be a precursor to speech because it shares many of the same acoustic features as speech, such as pitch, rhythm, and intonation.

Which of the Following Neonatal Cries Seems to Be the Vocalization