Humans Are Able to Differentiate Particular Pairs of Speech Sounds

question 25

Multiple Choice

Humans are able to differentiate particular pairs of speech sounds:

• A) only if they are exposed to the sounds before they are about 8 months old.
• B) if they are exposed to the sounds sometime during their childhood.
• C) if they have a great deal of exposure to the sounds as an adult.
• D) only if they are exposed to the sounds before they are born.

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Definitions:

Foster Care

A setup where a young person is placed into a guardianship situation, like a ward or group home, or into the private residence of a caregiver certified by the state, known as a "foster parent".

Legal Custody

The legal authority granted to a parent or guardian to make significant decisions regarding a child's welfare, including education, medical care, and religious upbringing.

Physical Custody

A legal term referring to with whom a child lives and who is responsible for the daily care and decision-making for the child.

Kinship Care

A type of caregiving situation where a child is raised by relatives or close family friends when the biological parents are unable to do so.