If you observed babies in many different cultures just as they were beginning to use language,you would find that:
A) the stages they go through in acquiring language depend very much on the culture in which they are being raised
B) children use only words they have heard from other children
C) the first words being used identify objects or are simple action words
D) the rate at which they acquire language depends on the culture they grow up in

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Research has shown that regardless of culture, babies tend to produce their first words that identify common objects or are simple action words, such as "mama," "dada," or "bye-bye." This pattern has been observed across many different cultures and languages. Therefore, choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they suggest that the stages and rate of language acquisition are heavily influenced by culture, peer influence, or other factors.

If You Observed Babies in Many Different Cultures Just as They