Research Examining the Association Between Infants' Ability to Detect Differences

question 134

Multiple Choice

Research examining the association between infants' ability to detect differences amongst speech sounds at the age of 6 months and their later language skills has demonstrated that 6-month-old infants

• A)who were better able to detect differences scored higher on some tests of language skills at later ages.
• B)who were better able to detect differences scored lower on some tests of language skills at later ages.
• C)varied in their ability to detect differences, but there was no association between this ability and later language skills.
• D)did not vary in their ability to detect differences, and thus there was no association between this ability and later language skills.

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Definitions:

Ethnographic Research

A qualitative research method focused on studying cultures and communities through direct observation, participation, and immersion.

Field Study Research

A research method involving the collection of data outside of a laboratory setting, in the natural environment where phenomena of interest occur.

Spurious

Lacking authenticity or validity in essence or origin; not genuine, false.

Association

A connection or cooperative link between people, organizations, or concepts.