Sally unexpectedly runs into her sister with her 3-month-old nephew at the grocery store. She immediately begins to speak to her nephew in a high pitched, sing-songy voice, saying, "You are getting to be such a big boy!" What technique is Sally using that is seen throughout the world when talking to infants?

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Sally is using infant-directed speech, which is characterized by a high-pitched, sing-songy tone and is commonly used by adults when speaking to infants.

Sally Unexpectedly Runs into Her Sister with Her 3-Month-Old Nephew