Which statement about the results of Janet Werker's research on 6- to 12-month-old infants' ability to distinguish between speech sounds that are not important in their native language is TRUE?
A) Infants of all ages were able to distinguish between the speech sounds.
B) Infants of all ages were unable to distinguish between the speech sounds.
C) Infants who were 6 to 8 months old were unable to distinguish between the speech sounds, but 10- to 12-month-olds were able to make the distinctions.
D) Infants who were 6 to 8 months old were able to distinguish between the speech sounds, but 10- to 12-month-olds were unable to make the distinctions.

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Janet Werker's research found that younger infants (6 to 8 months old) can distinguish between speech sounds not present in their native language, but this ability declines by 10 to 12 months as they become more attuned to the sounds of their native language.

Which Statement About the Results of Janet Werker's Research on 6-