Your daughter is 20 months old.Which of the following statements is most likely true regarding her auditory acuity and skills?
A)While her auditory acuity is as good as an adult's,she does not yet have the ability to locate sounds.
B)She has the ability to locate sounds but is not yet able to distinguish between pitch and loudness.
C)Both her auditory acuity and ability to locate sound are not likely to fully develop for another four months.
D)Her auditory acuity and ability to distinguish location of sound is nearly as good as that of an adult.

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By the age of 20 months, most children have developed auditory acuity and the ability to locate sounds nearly as well as adults. This includes distinguishing different pitches and loudness levels, as well as identifying the direction and source of sounds.

Your Daughter Is 20 Months Old