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 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 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) could distinguish between speech sounds not used in their native language, but as they approached 10 to 12 months, they lost this ability, focusing more on sounds relevant to their native language.

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