Which Statement Best Describes Current Research Findings Regarding the Auditory

Which statement best describes current research findings regarding the auditory capacity of the neonate?

A) It is not very well developed; newborns can detect only very loud sounds.
B) It is difficult to assess with accuracy, because techniques for assessing neonate audition are very imprecise.
C) It is surprisingly good; young infants can discriminate among a large number of auditory stimuli.
D) It is equivalent to that seen in adults; little improvement occurs with age.