Which of the following supports the idea that babbling is innate?
A) Parents can encourage babbling by responding to their babies' babbling sounds.
B) Babbling is related to later language and reading skills.
C) Deaf children babble using gestures that are similar to the babbling sounds of children who can hear.
D) Cultural background influences what sounds a child will babble.

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Deaf children's use of gesture-based babbling, similar to the vocal babbling of hearing children, supports the idea that babbling is an innate behavior, not solely dependent on the ability to hear.

Which of the Following Supports the Idea That Babbling Is