Which of the following factors underlie the younger-age language-learning advantage?

A) neural networks becoming dedicated to processing native-language sounds
B) sensitivity to sound variations in languages not regularly heard
C) complete lateralization of the language function to the left hemisphere
D) an ability to hear sound variations across all languages


A

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