Research Has Found That Infants Can Distinguish Different Phonemes from Each

question 102

Multiple Choice

Research has found that infants can distinguish different phonemes from each other as early as ____ of age.

• A) ​two weeks
• B) ​one month
• C) ​three months
• D) ​five months

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A small structure within the brain that serves as a relay station for information coming into the brain, regulating consciousness, sleep, and sensory interpretation.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including hormone production, temperature regulation, and maintaining homeostasis.

Red Nucleus

A structure located in the brainstem involved in motor coordination, especially fine movements of the limbs.

Superior Colliculi

Superior Colliculi are structures in the midbrain involved in visual and auditory processing, as well as the coordination of eye and head movements.