Categorical perception Phonological development

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infants 10–12 months can distinguish not native sounds nonnative contrasts. older children , adults lose ability discriminate nonnative contrasts. thus, seems exposure one’s native language causes perceptual system restructured. restructuring reflects system of contrasts in native language.








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