Quianna is 1 month old. Which alternative below CORRECTLY describes her ability to distinguish sounds?
A) Quianna is unable to distinguish between phonemes unless they are phonemes that are native to her language.
B) Quianna can distinguish between most or all phonemes, even those not used in her native language.
C) Depending on her culture, Quianna may be able to distinguish between phonemes that are not used in her native language.
D) Whether Quianna can distinguish between phonemes that are not used in her native language depends on her intelligence.

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At 1 month old, infants like Quianna can distinguish between most or all phonemes, including those not used in their native language. This ability typically narrows as they grow older and become more attuned to the specific sounds of their native language(s).

Quianna Is 1 Month Old