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Which language/sound pair did Werker and Tees use in their study?
Which language/sound pair did Werker and Tees use in their study?
- English bilabial/alveolar 'ba' vs. 'da' (correct)
- Hindi retroflex/dental 'ta' vs. 'ta'
- Thompson velar/uvular 'ki'/'qi'
- All of the above
At what age do children largely lose the ability to hear the difference between all human speech sounds without training?
At what age do children largely lose the ability to hear the difference between all human speech sounds without training?
- During adolescence
- During early childhood
- Within the first year of life (correct)
- At birth
Do children begin to specialize in the one language spoken around them after losing the ability to hear the difference between all human speech sounds?
Do children begin to specialize in the one language spoken around them after losing the ability to hear the difference between all human speech sounds?
- Yes (correct)
- No
- The text does not mention this
- It depends on the child's exposure to different languages
What is the 'motherese' also known as?
What is the 'motherese' also known as?
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What is the main topic of Dr. Patricia Kuhl's research?
What is the main topic of Dr. Patricia Kuhl's research?
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Are all speech communities around the world using 'motherese'?
Are all speech communities around the world using 'motherese'?
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What is the link provided in the text for?
What is the link provided in the text for?
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