Which of the following is likely to be most adept at hearing the difference between very similar speech sounds that are not distinguished in their native language?
A) an older child
B) an adolescent
C) a young infant
D) an adult

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Research has shown that young infants are initially able to distinguish between all speech sounds in all languages, but as they become more familiar with the sounds in their native language, they lose the ability to distinguish between similar sounds that are not used in their language. Therefore, a young infant is more likely to be able to hear the difference between similar speech sounds that are not distinguished in their native language.

Which of the Following Is Likely to Be Most Adept