Which of the following is true about an infant's language production?
A) An infant's babbling may incorporate sounds found in all languages.
B) There is probably a critical period for being exposed to language sounds.
C) Over time, infants begin to produce and respond to only those speech sounds found in the infant's native language.
D) All of these.

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All the statements are true regarding an infant's language production. Babbling can include a wide range of phonemes, not just those from the infant's native language. There is evidence supporting a critical period for language acquisition, during which exposure to language sounds is crucial for normal language development. Over time, infants indeed start to specialize in the sounds of their native language, losing the ability to distinguish or produce certain sounds not used in their environment.

Which of the Following Is True About an Infant's Language