Question 1

List and describe the four general domains of language acquisition. Explain how all four domains work together to enable effective communication.

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The four general domains of language acq

Question 2

The left hemisphere of the brain contains areas associated with normal language processing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The use of infant­directed speech interferes with the normal course of language development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Differentiate between a protoimperative and a protodeclarative. Give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

A protoimperative is a type of early com

Question 5

The case of Genie, a child who lived in conditions of isolation and neglect for more than 11 years:

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A) was of little public or scientific interest. 
B) turned out to be faked. 
C) is difficult to evaluate because her experience affected every aspect of her health and development. 
D) suggests that participation in a normal social environment is essential to the process of language acquisition. 
A) was of little public or scientific interest. 
B) turned out to be faked. 
C) is difficult to evaluate because her experience affected every aspect of her health and development. 
D) suggests that participation in a normal social environment is essential to the process of language acquisition.

Question 6

At birth children:

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A) must be taught to attend to language. 
B) show a preference for language over other sounds. 
C) produce basic sounds in all languages through babbling. 
D) can differentiate the basic sound categories of only their language. 
A) must be taught to attend to language. 
B) show a preference for language over other sounds. 
C) produce basic sounds in all languages through babbling. 
D) can differentiate the basic sound categories of only their language.

Question 7

When Bartlett and Carey arranged for preschool children to learn the word "chromium," the children:

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A) learned it only after being tutored. 
B) had difficulty learning the unfamiliar word. 
C) learned to say the word but could not identify "chromium" objects. 
D) learned the word after one experience with its use in a familiar situation. 
A) learned it only after being tutored. 
B) had difficulty learning the unfamiliar word. 
C) learned to say the word but could not identify "chromium" objects. 
D) learned the word after one experience with its use in a familiar situation.

Question 8

The reason children's sentences such as "I runned home" are informative in understanding children's language acquisition is that they suggest children:

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A) can learn from simple imitation. 
B) can be taught grammar directly. 
C) are familiar with some grammar rules but often misapply them. 
D) do not understand anything about grammar. 
A) can learn from simple imitation. 
B) can be taught grammar directly. 
C) are familiar with some grammar rules but often misapply them. 
D) do not understand anything about grammar.

Question 9

Studies of deaf children born to hearing parents point to the importance of active participation of the child in language­mediated activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is fast mapping? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Fast mapping is a cognitive process by w

Question 11

Nicaraguan sign language developed because:

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A) a group of teachers created a sign system to map onto Spanish. 
B) a community of deaf children was formed, and they developed their own pidgin language. 
C) children were taught to lip­read and finger­spell. 
D) deaf children were struggling to learn American Sign Language (ASL). 
A) a group of teachers created a sign system to map onto Spanish. 
B) a community of deaf children was formed, and they developed their own pidgin language. 
C) children were taught to lip­read and finger­spell. 
D) deaf children were struggling to learn American Sign Language (ASL).

Question 12

The term morpheme:

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A) is synonymous with phoneme. 
B) refers to children's first words. 
C) refers to a basic unit of meaning in a language. 
D) refers to units of sound that are the same for all languages. 
A) is synonymous with phoneme. 
B) refers to children's first words. 
C) refers to a basic unit of meaning in a language. 
D) refers to units of sound that are the same for all languages.

Question 13

When chimpanzees are reared as human children they:

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A) make recursive utterances. 
B) acquire oral language like that of their human counterparts. 
C) acquire sign language like that of their human counterparts. 
D) can acquire gestures that resemble some aspects of human language. 
A) make recursive utterances. 
B) acquire oral language like that of their human counterparts. 
C) acquire sign language like that of their human counterparts. 
D) can acquire gestures that resemble some aspects of human language.

Question 14

The varying explanations of language acquisition correspond to which central issue of developmental psychology?

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A) nature versus nurture 
B) continuity versus discontinuity 
C) cultural context versus constructivist perspectives 
D) validity versus reliability 
A) nature versus nurture 
B) continuity versus discontinuity 
C) cultural context versus constructivist perspectives 
D) validity versus reliability

Question 15

The utterance "Boys are playing" contains:

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A) 5 morphemes. 
B) 6 morphemes. 
C) 6 words. 
D) 4 morphemes. 
A) 5 morphemes. 
B) 6 morphemes. 
C) 6 words. 
D) 4 morphemes.

Question 16

Compare and contrast early language development in deaf and hearing children. Explain.

Accepted Answer

Early language development in deaf and h

Question 17

Characteristics of two­word utterances include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A) the order of the words can be varied to create different meanings. 
B) they are free from ambiguity. 
C) they can be used to indicate possession and nonexistence. 
D) understanding of their meaning depends upon contextual cues. 
A) the order of the words can be varied to create different meanings. 
B) they are free from ambiguity. 
C) they can be used to indicate possession and nonexistence. 
D) understanding of their meaning depends upon contextual cues.

Question 18

Your sister and her partner are both bilingual. They are expecting their first child and are trying to decide whether to expose their new baby to one language or two. What advice would you give your sister? Refer to research evidence to support your view.

Accepted Answer

As a sister, I would advise my sister to

Question 19

What are grammatical morphemes? Give examples. Which morphemes are MOST likely to be acquired first by English­speaking children?

Accepted Answer

Grammatical morphemes are the smallest u

Question 20

The remarkable ability that children demonstrate in their ability to understand and use language is due primarily to:

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A) specialized biological structures and systems. 
B) participation in language­using communities. 
C) both biological factors and social interactions. 
D) caregivers' efforts to teach children language skills. 
A) specialized biological structures and systems. 
B) participation in language­using communities. 
C) both biological factors and social interactions. 
D) caregivers' efforts to teach children language skills.

List and describe the four general domains of language acquisition. Explain how all four domains work together to enable effective communication.

The left hemisphere of the brain contains areas associated with normal language processing.

The use of infantdirected speech interferes with the normal course of language development.

Differentiate between a protoimperative and a protodeclarative. Give examples of each.

The case of Genie, a child who lived in conditions of isolation and neglect for more than 11 years:

At birth children:

When Bartlett and Carey arranged for preschool children to learn the word "chromium," the children:

The reason children's sentences such as "I runned home" are informative in understanding children's language acquisition is that they suggest children:

Studies of deaf children born to hearing parents point to the importance of active participation of the child in languagemediated activity.

What is fast mapping? Give an example.

Nicaraguan sign language developed because:

The term morpheme:

When chimpanzees are reared as human children they:

The varying explanations of language acquisition correspond to which central issue of developmental psychology?

The utterance "Boys are playing" contains:

Compare and contrast early language development in deaf and hearing children. Explain.

Characteristics of twoword utterances include all of the following EXCEPT:

Your sister and her partner are both bilingual. They are expecting their first child and are trying to decide whether to expose their new baby to one language or two. What advice would you give your sister? Refer to research evidence to support your view.

What are grammatical morphemes? Give examples. Which morphemes are MOST likely to be acquired first by Englishspeaking children?

The remarkable ability that children demonstrate in their ability to understand and use language is due primarily to:

The Study of Human Development

Biocultural Foundations

Prenatal Development and Birth

The First Three Months

Physical and Cognitive Development in the First Two Years

Emotional and Social Development During Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development of Early Childhood

Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Contexts of Development

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

School As a Context for Development

Social and Emotional Developments in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Emotional Development During Adolescence

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Exam 7: Language Acquisition

List and describe the four general domains of language acquisition. Explain how all four domains work together to enable effective communication.

The left hemisphere of the brain contains areas associated with normal language processing.

The use of infant­directed speech interferes with the normal course of language development.

Differentiate between a protoimperative and a protodeclarative. Give examples of each.

The case of Genie, a child who lived in conditions of isolation and neglect for more than 11 years:

At birth children:

When Bartlett and Carey arranged for preschool children to learn the word "chromium," the children:

The reason children's sentences such as "I runned home" are informative in understanding children's language acquisition is that they suggest children:

Studies of deaf children born to hearing parents point to the importance of active participation of the child in language­mediated activity.

What is fast mapping? Give an example.

Nicaraguan sign language developed because:

The term morpheme:

When chimpanzees are reared as human children they:

The varying explanations of language acquisition correspond to which central issue of developmental psychology?

The utterance "Boys are playing" contains:

Compare and contrast early language development in deaf and hearing children. Explain.

Characteristics of two­word utterances include all of the following EXCEPT:

Your sister and her partner are both bilingual. They are expecting their first child and are trying to decide whether to expose their new baby to one language or two. What advice would you give your sister? Refer to research evidence to support your view.

What are grammatical morphemes? Give examples. Which morphemes are MOST likely to be acquired first by English­speaking children?

The remarkable ability that children demonstrate in their ability to understand and use language is due primarily to:

The Study of Human Development

Biocultural Foundations

Prenatal Development and Birth

The First Three Months

Physical and Cognitive Development in the First Two Years

Emotional and Social Development During Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development of Early Childhood

Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Contexts of Development

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

School As a Context for Development

Social and Emotional Developments in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Emotional Development During Adolescence

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The use of infantdirected speech interferes with the normal course of language development.

Studies of deaf children born to hearing parents point to the importance of active participation of the child in languagemediated activity.

Characteristics of twoword utterances include all of the following EXCEPT:

What are grammatical morphemes? Give examples. Which morphemes are MOST likely to be acquired first by Englishspeaking children?