Question 1

What is the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is the confide

Question 2

Compare the strengths of the whole-language approach and the phonics approach as methods of reading instruction.

Accepted Answer

Whole-language strengths: parallels natu

Question 3

Each language consists of a finite set of words, but speakers of a language can create and comprehend a countless number of meaningful sentences without any limit. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  pragmatics. 
B)  infinite generativity. 
C)  organizational rules. 
D)  phonemes. 
A)  pragmatics. 
B)  infinite generativity. 
C)  organizational rules. 
D)  phonemes.

Question 4

In which of the following countries would the rates of dyslexia be expected to be highest?

Accepted Answer

A)  countries where the alphabet script is more phonetically pronounced 
B)  English-speaking countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom 
C)  countries where the GDP is in the bottom 10 percent of the world 
D)  countries where people have to use at least three languages in their daily communication 
A)  countries where the alphabet script is more phonetically pronounced 
B)  English-speaking countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom 
C)  countries where the GDP is in the bottom 10 percent of the world 
D)  countries where people have to use at least three languages in their daily communication

Question 5

Discuss the progression of writing development.

Accepted Answer

In early childhood years, the beginning

Question 6

Chad's parents live on the poverty line. Research has shown consistently that all of the following are important home experiences for Chad's language development EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the quality of his mother's language and literacy skills. 
B)  his mother's use of diverse vocabulary when talking to him. 
C)  providing effective instruction and support. 
D)  the amount of time his mother spends talking to him. 
A)  the quality of his mother's language and literacy skills. 
B)  his mother's use of diverse vocabulary when talking to him. 
C)  providing effective instruction and support. 
D)  the amount of time his mother spends talking to him.

Question 7

When does the "tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon" become readily apparent?

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescence 
B)  early adulthood 
C)  middle adulthood 
D)  late adulthood 
A)  adolescence 
B)  early adulthood 
C)  middle adulthood 
D)  late adulthood

Question 8

Which of the following would have the LEAST positive influence on a young child's vocabulary development?

Accepted Answer

A)  the mother's use of diverse vocabulary 
B)  the mother's talkativeness 
C)  the mother's literacy skills 
D)  the mother's language skills 
A)  the mother's use of diverse vocabulary 
B)  the mother's talkativeness 
C)  the mother's literacy skills 
D)  the mother's language skills

Question 9

The use of irony, derision, or wit to expose folly or wickedness is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  metaphor. 
B)  contrast. 
C)  satire. 
D)  dialect. 
A)  metaphor. 
B)  contrast. 
C)  satire. 
D)  dialect.

Question 10

The sentence "The plan persuaded the passenger to buy the ticket for a first-class seat." is problematic at the _______ level.

Accepted Answer

A)  semantic 
B)  syntactic 
C)  phonological 
D)  pragmatic 
A)  semantic 
B)  syntactic 
C)  phonological 
D)  pragmatic

Question 11

Which statement is true of child-directed speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is generally automatic. 
B)  It is spoken in a higher pitch with simple words and sentences. 
C)  It captures the infant's attention and maintains communication. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  It is generally automatic. 
B)  It is spoken in a higher pitch with simple words and sentences. 
C)  It captures the infant's attention and maintains communication. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 12

Language development during the adult years varies greatly among individuals primarily depending on

Accepted Answer

A)  gender. 
B)  voice quality. 
C)  the level of education and social and occupational roles. 
D)  geographical location. 
A)  gender. 
B)  voice quality. 
C)  the level of education and social and occupational roles. 
D)  geographical location.

Question 13

Discuss the differences between morphology and semantics.

Accepted Answer

Morphology: individual units o

Question 14

Which area of the brain's left hemisphere is involved in language comprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  LAD 
B)  Broca's 
C)  aphasic 
D)  Wernicke's 
A)  LAD 
B)  Broca's 
C)  aphasic 
D)  Wernicke's

Question 15

The appropriate use of language in different contexts is part of

Accepted Answer

A)  syntax. 
B)  semantics. 
C)  pragmatics. 
D)  morphology. 
A)  syntax. 
B)  semantics. 
C)  pragmatics. 
D)  morphology.

Question 16

The fact that people create novel sentences, and that children learn the syntax of their native language even if they are not reinforced for doing so, are indications of weakness in which language acquisition view?

Accepted Answer

A)  biological 
B)  critical period 
C)  LAD 
D)  behavioral 
A)  biological 
B)  critical period 
C)  LAD 
D)  behavioral

Question 17

Natalie has just turned 2 years old. About how many words are in her speaking vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  200 
D)  350 
A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  200 
D)  350

Question 18

Morphology refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the units of meaning involved in word formation. 
B)  the way words are combined to form acceptable phrases and sentences. 
C)  rules regarding how sounds are perceived as different, and which sound sequences may occur in the language. 
D)  the meaning of words and sentences. 
A)  the units of meaning involved in word formation. 
B)  the way words are combined to form acceptable phrases and sentences. 
C)  rules regarding how sounds are perceived as different, and which sound sequences may occur in the language. 
D)  the meaning of words and sentences.

Question 19

An elementary school class reads a magazine article on insects and sings "The Ugly Bug Ball" with a word chart poster. Later, the students cut out words from a newspaper that might describe bugs and use them to write a poem. Among the methods used to teach reading, this is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a metalinguistic approach. 
B)  a phonics approach. 
C)  an alphabetic principle approach. 
D)  the whole-language approach. 
A)  a metalinguistic approach. 
B)  a phonics approach. 
C)  an alphabetic principle approach. 
D)  the whole-language approach.

Question 20

Describe three ways that a parent can facilitate language development in infants and toddlers.

Accepted Answer

1. Be an active conversational partner.

What is the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon?

Compare the strengths of the whole-language approach and the phonics approach as methods of reading instruction.

Each language consists of a finite set of words, but speakers of a language can create and comprehend a countless number of meaningful sentences without any limit. This is an example of

In which of the following countries would the rates of dyslexia be expected to be highest?

Discuss the progression of writing development.

Chad's parents live on the poverty line. Research has shown consistently that all of the following are important home experiences for Chad's language development EXCEPT

When does the "tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon" become readily apparent?

Which of the following would have the LEAST positive influence on a young child's vocabulary development?

The use of irony, derision, or wit to expose folly or wickedness is known as

The sentence "The plan persuaded the passenger to buy the ticket for a first-class seat." is problematic at the _______ level.

Which statement is true of child-directed speech?

Language development during the adult years varies greatly among individuals primarily depending on

Discuss the differences between morphology and semantics.

Which area of the brain's left hemisphere is involved in language comprehension?

The appropriate use of language in different contexts is part of

The fact that people create novel sentences, and that children learn the syntax of their native language even if they are not reinforced for doing so, are indications of weakness in which language acquisition view?

Natalie has just turned 2 years old. About how many words are in her speaking vocabulary?

Morphology refers to

An elementary school class reads a magazine article on insects and sings "The Ugly Bug Ball" with a word chart poster. Later, the students cut out words from a newspaper that might describe bugs and use them to write a poem. Among the methods used to teach reading, this is an example of

Describe three ways that a parent can facilitate language development in infants and toddlers.

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Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

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Exam 9: Language Development

What is the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon?

Compare the strengths of the whole-language approach and the phonics approach as methods of reading instruction.

Each language consists of a finite set of words, but speakers of a language can create and comprehend a countless number of meaningful sentences without any limit. This is an example of

In which of the following countries would the rates of dyslexia be expected to be highest?

Discuss the progression of writing development.

Chad's parents live on the poverty line. Research has shown consistently that all of the following are important home experiences for Chad's language development EXCEPT

When does the "tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon" become readily apparent?

Which of the following would have the LEAST positive influence on a young child's vocabulary development?

The use of irony, derision, or wit to expose folly or wickedness is known as

The sentence "The plan persuaded the passenger to buy the ticket for a first-class seat." is problematic at the _______ level.

Which statement is true of child-directed speech?

Language development during the adult years varies greatly among individuals primarily depending on

Discuss the differences between morphology and semantics.

Which area of the brain's left hemisphere is involved in language comprehension?

The appropriate use of language in different contexts is part of

The fact that people create novel sentences, and that children learn the syntax of their native language even if they are not reinforced for doing so, are indications of weakness in which language acquisition view?

Natalie has just turned 2 years old. About how many words are in her speaking vocabulary?

Morphology refers to

An elementary school class reads a magazine article on insects and sings "The Ugly Bug Ball" with a word chart poster. Later, the students cut out words from a newspaper that might describe bugs and use them to write a poem. Among the methods used to teach reading, this is an example of

Describe three ways that a parent can facilitate language development in infants and toddlers.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters