Researchers studying infants' categorical perception of speech sound conclude that this ability is likely:
A) due to experience
B) due to combined innate ability and experience
C) too difficult to determine since this ability does not emerge until children are older
D) an innate ability

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Categorical perception of speech sounds in infants is understood to be a result of both innate abilities and experience. Innate abilities allow infants to distinguish between different phonetic sounds, and experience helps to refine and focus these abilities based on the specific language(s) they are exposed to.

Researchers Studying Infants' Categorical Perception of Speech Sound Conclude That