Research has indicated that babies develop knowledge of patterns of language by understanding the likelihood that one stimuli will follow another one. This is known as:
A) fast-mapping.
B) babbling.
C) expressive pattern.
D) statistical learning.

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Statistical learning refers to the ability to understand and learn about patterns in the environment, including language, by recognizing the statistical properties of stimuli, such as the likelihood that one sound will follow another in speech. This ability allows babies to acquire knowledge of language patterns and structure.

Research Has Indicated That Babies Develop Knowledge of Patterns of Language