An infant's auditory capacity is shown by the fact that newborns ______.
A) perceive only their native language
B) show a preference their native language
C) are unable to hear as well as adults
D) prefer nonspeech sounds over speech sounds

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Research has shown that newborns can recognize and show a preference for their native language. However, they are still able to perceive and distinguish between different speech sounds from other languages as well.

An Infant's Auditory Capacity Is Shown by the Fact That