Prior to 6 months of age, infants around the world are able to differentiate the phonemes of all languages, but between 6 to 12 months of age they begin to differentiate ________.

a) only the phonemes associated with their native language
b) approximately only 5 to 10 phonemes associated with their native language
c) approximately only 2 to 4 phonemes associated with their native language
d) only the phonemes not associated with their native language

Answer: a) only the phonemes associated with their native language

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