If you consider both (1) the age at which children begin to appreciate music and (2) the existence of amusia in certain children, you could reasonably draw which one of the following conclusions?
A) The ability to appreciate music has a biological basis.
B) Ages 2 and 3 are a sensitive period for music development.
C) The ability to appreciate music is largely a culture-specific phenomenon.
D) Children's musical development is largely the result of instruction in music.

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The existence of amusia (a musical disorder) in certain children and the age at which children begin to appreciate music suggest that the ability to appreciate music is influenced by biological factors, rather than solely by culture, instruction, or a specific sensitive period.

If You Consider Both (1) the Age at Which Children