Which statement about a child's ability to distinguish speech sounds is TRUE?
A)Newborns can distinguish among only a few sounds,but by 6 months,babies can distinguish among the sounds of all languages.
B)Newborns can distinguish among the sounds of all languages,but by 6 months,babies lose this ability.
C)Newborns can distinguish among the sounds of all languages,and this ability is retained throughout life.
D)Newborns can distinguish among only the sounds that are spoken to them,and they never develop the ability to distinguish among the sounds of all languages.

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Newborns have the remarkable ability to distinguish among the sounds of all languages, but as they grow and are exposed to their native language(s), they gradually lose the ability to recognize the sounds that are not part of the languages they hear regularly. This process helps them become more proficient in their native language(s).

Which Statement About a Child's Ability to Distinguish Speech Sounds