Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Babbling

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by research on babbling?

• A) Babies only begin babbling if they consistently hear human speech.
• B) Females typically begin babbling before males.
• C) Babies have a limited repertoire of babbled sounds, depending on their IQ.
• D) Deaf infants not exposed to sign language will stop babbling entirely.

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Definitions:

Inevitable

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Irreversible

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