Question 1

According to behaviorists, humans learn language through

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A)  a language acquisition device. 
B)  experience that reinforces language use. 
C)  their experience with core knowledge. 
D)  grammatical inference. 
A)  a language acquisition device. 
B)  experience that reinforces language use. 
C)  their experience with core knowledge. 
D)  grammatical inference. B

Question 2

Which tends to be better for students academically?

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A)  subtractive bilingualism 
B)  additive bilingualism 
C)  monolingualism 
D)  nomolingualism 
A)  subtractive bilingualism 
B)  additive bilingualism 
C)  monolingualism 
D)  nomolingualism B

Question 3

In communications class, Ron delivers a well-structured, formal talk about the Declaration of Independence. He does not use any slang or conversational language. Which of the following is Ron using?

Accepted Answer

A)  comparison-contrast speech 
B)  descriptive language 
C)  expository talk 
D)  source monitoring 
A)  comparison-contrast speech 
B)  descriptive language 
C)  expository talk 
D)  source monitoring C

Question 4

Students who are bilingual tend to experience which of the following?

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A)  trouble mastering both languages and experience strong language delays. 
B)  improved executive functions and theory of mind compared to monolingual students. 
C)  loss of their original or heritage language. 
D)  improved mathematical reasoning compared to monolingual students. 
A)  trouble mastering both languages and experience strong language delays. 
B)  improved executive functions and theory of mind compared to monolingual students. 
C)  loss of their original or heritage language. 
D)  improved mathematical reasoning compared to monolingual students.

Question 5

When researchers claim that language development is based upon core knowledge, they mean that

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A)  after a certain age, it is very difficult to learn another language. 
B)  language development is culture specific. 
C)  there are specific rules of language that are unique to each language. 
D)  humans are born with innate language ability. 
A)  after a certain age, it is very difficult to learn another language. 
B)  language development is culture specific. 
C)  there are specific rules of language that are unique to each language. 
D)  humans are born with innate language ability.

Question 6

Which of the following has NOT been found to promote phonological awareness?

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A)  have students figure out sounds that go with letters 
B)  use games and nursery rhymes to sensitize students to phonemes 
C)  teach spelling lists 
D)  read aloud to students 
A)  have students figure out sounds that go with letters 
B)  use games and nursery rhymes to sensitize students to phonemes 
C)  teach spelling lists 
D)  read aloud to students

Question 7

During which period do most people learn the most words?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

While reading a book, Xena comes across the word "immersed," which is new to her. She uses  phonological awareness and breaks up the word into phonemes to learn how to pronounce it. Xena pronounces the word correctly. Which of the following concepts is illustrated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  decoding 
B)  fast mapping 
C)  syntactic bootstrapping 
D)  morphemic awareness of phonemes 
A)  decoding 
B)  fast mapping 
C)  syntactic bootstrapping 
D)  morphemic awareness of phonemes

Question 9

The claim that humans have language core knowledge is a claim that

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A)  children are programmed by nature to learn language through mere exposure to language. 
B)  children need explicit instruction to learn language. 
C)  operant conditioning is required for language development. 
D)  there is no genetic component to language development. 
A)  children are programmed by nature to learn language through mere exposure to language. 
B)  children need explicit instruction to learn language. 
C)  operant conditioning is required for language development. 
D)  there is no genetic component to language development.

Question 10

Bobby and friends swear a lot more when they are talking with each other compared to when talking to their parents. Which of the five components of verbal language is most relevant?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bobby and friends swear a lot more...

Question 11

When children can figure out that the plural of nonsense words like "seg" is "segs" it suggests that they

Accepted Answer

A)  impose their own meaning on nonsense words. 
B)  ignore rules of syntax and grammar. 
C)  understand basic rules of semantics. 
D)  understand basic rules of syntax. 
A)  impose their own meaning on nonsense words. 
B)  ignore rules of syntax and grammar. 
C)  understand basic rules of semantics. 
D)  understand basic rules of syntax.

Question 12

Cooing and babbling occur among deaf infants. What does this suggest might be the cause of cooing and babbling?

Accepted Answer

A)  genes 
B)  social learning 
C)  operant conditioning 
D)  culture 
A)  genes 
B)  social learning 
C)  operant conditioning 
D)  culture

Question 13

In order to build students' vocabulary, it is useful to

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A)  avoid confusing students with uncommon words. 
B)  define each word that you use. 
C)  use uncommon words. 
D)  talk a lot. 
A)  avoid confusing students with uncommon words. 
B)  define each word that you use. 
C)  use uncommon words. 
D)  talk a lot.

Question 14

Which comes first, cooing or babbling?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which comes first, cooing or babbling?...

Question 15

A baby hears the statements "we are going to the store. Do you want to go to the store? You love going to the store" and notices that the sound "store" is repeated, which means that it must be an individual word. The baby is reasoning using

Accepted Answer

A)  a language acquisition device. 
B)  core knowledge. 
C)  statistics. 
D)  fast mapping. 
A)  a language acquisition device. 
B)  core knowledge. 
C)  statistics. 
D)  fast mapping.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about the education of ELL students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid using cooperative learning because ELL students have trouble talking in English-speaking groups. 
B)  Teach Standard English grammar and syntax explicitly. 
C)  Do not impose Standard English on ELL students, who have enough trouble learning their heritage language. 
D)  If children expand their heritage language skills, they are less likely to learn English . 
A)  Avoid using cooperative learning because ELL students have trouble talking in English-speaking groups. 
B)  Teach Standard English grammar and syntax explicitly. 
C)  Do not impose Standard English on ELL students, who have enough trouble learning their heritage language. 
D)  If children expand their heritage language skills, they are less likely to learn English .

Question 17

Fast mapping refers to the ability to learn new words

Accepted Answer

A)  during sleep. 
B)  by observing a visual aid, called a "map." 
C)  after hearing the word defined three times. 
D)  through a single exposure. 
A)  during sleep. 
B)  by observing a visual aid, called a "map." 
C)  after hearing the word defined three times. 
D)  through a single exposure.

Question 18

How would a behaviorist promote literacy development?

Accepted Answer

A)  use discovery methods 
B)  teach skills in a hierarchical sequence 
C)  encourage collaborative group work 
D)  use apprenticeships 
A)  use discovery methods 
B)  teach skills in a hierarchical sequence 
C)  encourage collaborative group work 
D)  use apprenticeships

Question 19

The rules for ordering and organizing words into phrases and sentences is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Pygmalion in the classroom refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  using the film My Fair Lady in classroom instruction. 
B)  using the George Bernard Shaw play Pygmalion in the classroom. 
C)  teacher expectations influencing student achievement. 
D)  using the principles of instruction espoused by ancient Greek philosophers. 
A)  using the film My Fair Lady in classroom instruction. 
B)  using the George Bernard Shaw play Pygmalion in the classroom. 
C)  teacher expectations influencing student achievement. 
D)  using the principles of instruction espoused by ancient Greek philosophers.

According to behaviorists, humans learn language through

Which tends to be better for students academically?

In communications class, Ron delivers a well-structured, formal talk about the Declaration of Independence. He does not use any slang or conversational language. Which of the following is Ron using?

Students who are bilingual tend to experience which of the following?

When researchers claim that language development is based upon core knowledge, they mean that

Which of the following has NOT been found to promote phonological awareness?

During which period do most people learn the most words?

While reading a book, Xena comes across the word "immersed," which is new to her. She uses phonological awareness and breaks up the word into phonemes to learn how to pronounce it. Xena pronounces the word correctly. Which of the following concepts is illustrated in this scenario?

The claim that humans have language core knowledge is a claim that

Bobby and friends swear a lot more when they are talking with each other compared to when talking to their parents. Which of the five components of verbal language is most relevant?

When children can figure out that the plural of nonsense words like "seg" is "segs" it suggests that they

Cooing and babbling occur among deaf infants. What does this suggest might be the cause of cooing and babbling?

In order to build students' vocabulary, it is useful to

Which comes first, cooing or babbling?

A baby hears the statements "we are going to the store. Do you want to go to the store? You love going to the store" and notices that the sound "store" is repeated, which means that it must be an individual word. The baby is reasoning using

Which of the following statements is true about the education of ELL students?

Fast mapping refers to the ability to learn new words

How would a behaviorist promote literacy development?

The rules for ordering and organizing words into phrases and sentences is called

Pygmalion in the classroom refers to

Ways of Thinking About Children

Physical Development and Health

Classic Theories of Learning and Cognition

Information Processing, Memory, and Problem Solving

Cognitive Ability: Intelligence, Talent, and Achievement

Attachment and Personality

Self-Control and Discipline

Emotional Development

Social Cognition

Social Behavior

Peers, Friends, and Play

The Self-System and Motivation

The Child in Context: Family Structure, Child Care, and Media

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Exam 12: Language and Literacy

According to behaviorists, humans learn language through

Which tends to be better for students academically?

In communications class, Ron delivers a well-structured, formal talk about the Declaration of Independence. He does not use any slang or conversational language. Which of the following is Ron using?

Students who are bilingual tend to experience which of the following?

When researchers claim that language development is based upon core knowledge, they mean that

Which of the following has NOT been found to promote phonological awareness?

During which period do most people learn the most words?

While reading a book, Xena comes across the word "immersed," which is new to her. She uses phonological awareness and breaks up the word into phonemes to learn how to pronounce it. Xena pronounces the word correctly. Which of the following concepts is illustrated in this scenario?

The claim that humans have language core knowledge is a claim that

Bobby and friends swear a lot more when they are talking with each other compared to when talking to their parents. Which of the five components of verbal language is most relevant?

When children can figure out that the plural of nonsense words like "seg" is "segs" it suggests that they

Cooing and babbling occur among deaf infants. What does this suggest might be the cause of cooing and babbling?

In order to build students' vocabulary, it is useful to

Which comes first, cooing or babbling?

A baby hears the statements "we are going to the store. Do you want to go to the store? You love going to the store" and notices that the sound "store" is repeated, which means that it must be an individual word. The baby is reasoning using

Which of the following statements is true about the education of ELL students?

Fast mapping refers to the ability to learn new words

How would a behaviorist promote literacy development?

The rules for ordering and organizing words into phrases and sentences is called

Pygmalion in the classroom refers to

Ways of Thinking About Children

Physical Development and Health

Classic Theories of Learning and Cognition

Information Processing, Memory, and Problem Solving

Cognitive Ability: Intelligence, Talent, and Achievement

Attachment and Personality

Self-Control and Discipline

Emotional Development

Social Cognition

Social Behavior

Peers, Friends, and Play

The Self-System and Motivation

The Child in Context: Family Structure, Child Care, and Media

Filters