Which Statement About the Vocalizations and Babbling of Infants Who

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about the vocalizations and babbling of infants who are deaf is TRUE?

• A) Until approximately 6 months of age, infants who are deaf produce vocalizations similar to those of hearing infants.
• B) The vocal babbling of infants who are deaf begins at the same time as that of hearing babies.
• C) Infants who are deaf exposed to ASL begin babbling manually at about 12 months of age.
• D) Infants who are deaf do not engage in vocal babbling.

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