When the cry of a baby is following a rhythmic pattern consisting of a cry followed by a briefer silence,then a shorter inspiratory whistle that is somewhat higher in pitch than the main cry,then another brief rest before the next cry,it is called the ________ cry.
A)anger
B)colicky
C)pain
D)basic

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The described pattern of crying, with a rhythmic cycle of cry, silence, whistle, and rest, is characteristic of the basic cry, which is typically associated with hunger or a need for attention.

When the Cry of a Baby Is Following a Rhythmic