Up Until They Are About 10 Months of Age, Infants

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Multiple Choice

Up until they are about 10 months of age, infants can distinguish among speech sounds:

• A) from any spoken language, whether they have been exposed to it or not.
• B) only from languages to which they have been exposed.
• C) only from those languages that do not use motherese to communicate.
• D) from any spoken language that has simple rather than complex grammatical rules, as long as there has been some minimal level of exposure to that language.

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Definitions:

Mindfulness

The practice of being aware and present in the moment without judgment.

Negative Mood

Affective state characterized by feelings of sadness, displeasure, or pessimism, which can affect individual thoughts, behaviors, and well-being.

Semicircular Canals

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Nociceptors

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