Asked by Haley Evans on Jul 02, 2024

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Just after birth,the cries of newborns typically bear the intonation of

A) identity.
B) an epigenetic effect.
C) habituation.
D) their mother's native language.

Intonation

The variation of pitch while speaking, which can change the meaning of words and sentences.

Epigenetic Effect

Changes in gene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the DNA sequence itself, often influenced by environmental factors.

Newborns

Infants in their first few weeks of life, typically considered to be from birth to one month of age.

  • Identify the effects of environmental factors and genetic makeup on the development before birth and characteristics of newborns.
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Savannah castanedaJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Newborns' cries typically bear the intonation of their mother's native language, as they have been exposed to it in utero. This is known as maternal language effect.