Which Statement About the Results of Janet Werker's Research on 6-

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the results of Janet Werker's research on 6- to 12-month-old infants' ability to distinguish between speech sounds that are not important in their native language is TRUE?

• A) Infants of all ages were able to distinguish between the speech sounds.
• B) Infants of all ages were unable to distinguish between the speech sounds.
• C) Infants 6 to 8 months old were unable to distinguish between the speech sounds, but 10- to 12-month-olds were able to make the distinctions.
• D) Infants 6 to 8 months old were able to distinguish between the speech sounds, but 10- to 12-month-olds were unable to make the distinctions.

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