What Should You Expect to Find If You Were to Compare

question 62

Multiple Choice

What should you expect to find if you were to compare adult speech with the variety of noises made by infants under six months of age?

• A)Adults are capable of producing more phonemes than are infants.
• B)Adults and infants both use the same number of phonemes.
• C)Infants produce more phonemes than adults do.
• D)Infants produce more morphemes than adults do.

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Definitions:

Sociobiology

A field of study that examines social behavior from an evolutionary perspective, highlighting the role of genetic and biological factors.

Social Behavior

Social behavior represents the actions and reactions of individuals or groups toward others, influenced by societal norms and context.

Biological Patterns

The recurring or systematic features found within biological systems or entities, often indicative of underlying processes or genetic traits.

Folkways

Norms for routine or casual interaction that guide everyday behavior in a society, though they are not strictly enforced.