Which of the following statements is supported by research on babbling?
A) Babies only begin babbling if they consistently hear human speech.
B) Females typically begin babbling before males.
C) Babies have a limited repertoire of babbled sounds, depending on their IQ.
D) Deaf infants not exposed to sign language will stop babbling entirely.

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Research indicates that deaf infants who are not exposed to sign language may stop vocal babbling, as they do not receive auditory feedback. However, if exposed to sign language, they may engage in manual babbling.

Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Babbling