A 6-month-old who can hear well can be expected to
A)exhibit the Moro reflex.
B)stop breathing in response to sudden noise.
C)turn his or her head toward the source of sound.
D)imitate simple words.
E)understand simple phrases.

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Six-month-old infants turn their heads toward the source of sound, and they start babbling, but they begin imitating speech sounds closer to 10 months of age. Understanding simple phrases such as "no-no" and "bye-bye" occurs between 10 and 12 months. The Moro reflex and cessation of breathing in response to noise are lost by 3 months of age.

A 6-Month-Old Who Can Hear Well Can Be Expected to