Studies that have demonstrated the ability of infants to engage in cognitive performance tests (such as looking and sucking procedures)provide evidence that
A)infants do not appear to show any ability to engage in cognition prior to acquiring language.
B)thought processes in infants are reflective of a linguistic determinism view.
C)linguistic determinism does not accurately reflect our language or cognitive abilities.
D)infants can engage in basic forms of cognition,but this delays language development.

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Studies on cognitive performance tests for infants demonstrate that they can engage in basic forms of cognition, providing evidence that linguistic determinism does not accurately reflect our language or cognitive abilities. Option A is incorrect, as it contradicts the evidence. Option B is also incorrect, as it is not supported by the studies. Option D is not supported by the evidence, as cognitive development and language development occur concurrently.

Studies That Have Demonstrated the Ability of Infants to Engage