The Phonological Bootstrapping Hypothesis Suggests That Infants Use

question 13

Multiple Choice

The phonological bootstrapping hypothesis suggests that infants use:

• A) prosodic clues in speech to process language.
• B) phonological clues as a major part of their language learning.
• C) prosody and phonological clues to process speech signals.
• D) None of these answers are true.

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Definitions:

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, a group of cells in the right atrium of the heart that acts as the natural pacemaker by generating electrical impulses.

Coronary Arteries

Arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle itself, crucial for providing the necessary oxygen and nutrients for cardiac function.

Myocardium

The muscular tissue of the heart, responsible for the contracting action that pumps blood through the body.

Pacemaker

A device that delivers electrical impulses to the heart to regulate the heartbeat, used in cases of arrhythmia. Another reference is to specialized heart cells that naturally set the rhythm of the heart.