Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Babbling

question 100

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Deaf infants not exposed to sign language will stop babbling entirely.
• B) Deaf infants do not babble or coo unless they are exposed to sign language.
• C) Deaf infants start babbling much earlier than hearing infants.
• D) Deaf infants start babbling much later than hearing infants.

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