Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?
A) Babbling simply involves imitation of the parents' speech sounds.
B) Babies only babble sounds that are part of the parents' language.
C) Babies initially babble sounds used in many different languages.
D) Babbling only emerges in infants who are not exposed to correct speech.

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Research suggests that initially, babies babble a wide range of sounds that are not specific to any one language. Over time, they begin to focus on the speech sounds specific to the language(s) they are exposed to, and their babbling becomes more directed and specific.

Which of the Following Statements Is MOST Accurate