What Does the Neonates' Ability to Discriminate Speech Sounds and to Recognize

question 50

Multiple Choice

What does the neonates' ability to discriminate speech sounds and to recognize their mothers' voices imply about their language capabilities?

• A)They have a language-acquisition device as Chomsky maintained.
• B)They are using intonation as a basis for sound discrimination.
• C)They will begin babbling within the first few days after birth.
• D)They have innate capabilities needed to begin the language learning process.

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