Between ___ and ___ Months of Age,children Make an Important

question 50

Multiple Choice

Between ___ and ___ months of age,children make an important perceptual shift that impacts their subsequent language learning.They become less successful in perceiving the differences between sounds that are not characteristic of their native language.

• A)6;12
• B)14;16
• C)18;20
• D)20;24

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Definitions:

Working Memory

Another term for short-term memory.

Short-term Memory

The part of memory where small amounts of information can be held for a short period of time, typically a few seconds to a minute.

Semantic Memory

General knowledge, as opposed to episodic memory.

Thalamus

An area near the center of the brain involved in the relay of sensory information to the cortex and in the functions of sleep and attention.