Day-old American and Swedish newborns were observed to pause more in their pacifier sucking when listening to
A) familiar vowels from their mother's language.
B) unfamiliar words from their father's language.
C) the voice sounds of a sibling.
D) musical instruments over a radio.

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Research has shown that newborns have a preference for familiar sounds, including the sounds of their mother's voice and language. Therefore, it is likely that they would pause more in their pacifier sucking when listening to familiar vowels from their mother's language.

Day-Old American and Swedish Newborns Were Observed to Pause More