While her mother is holding her, baby Dianna smiles and coos. Her mother responds by saying in a high-pitched voice, "Hey little smiley. Are you happy? Are you happy? That's my good girl." This is an example of:
A) caregiver speech
B) baby talk
C) response speech
D) parental utterances

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This interaction is an example of caregiver speech, which is characterized by a high-pitched voice and simplified language used by adults when speaking to infants.

While Her Mother Is Holding Her, Baby Dianna Smiles and Coos