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Some researchers believe that an infant in utero can hear sounds that it is affected by parents playing music or reading aloud. Others believe that the unborn child is underdeveloped, thus these activities would have no effect. What are your thoughts regarding these issues? Please use theories to support your opinion.

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The is a relationship between the perception of musical rhythm at birth and the ability to properly time vocal communication later in infancy is validated by research.

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I personally agree with researchers who believe that an infant in utero can hear sounds that it is affected by parents playing music or reading aloud. Not only have I heard stories from relatives and friend with kids who discuss this bond, but research also shows that "there is a relationship between the perception of musical rhythm at ...

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