Which of the following best describes the nature of Universal Phonemic Sensitivity?

Which of the following best describes the nature of Universal Phonemic Sensitivity?




A)
It describes the ability of native speakers to discriminate phonemes in their language.
B)
It describes a condition in which the ability to discriminate foreign phonemes is never lost.
C)
It describes an ability that diminishes with age.
D)
It describes a condition in which the ability to discriminate phonemes is suddenly lost.



Answer: C