Question 1

In a holophrase,

Accepted Answer

A)  a single word conveys the meaning of an entire sentence. 
B)  the same word is used for many objects in an environment. 
C)  an infant makes vocalizations consisting only of vowel sounds. 
D)  a vocalization is produced, but it has no meaning. 
A)  a single word conveys the meaning of an entire sentence. 
B)  the same word is used for many objects in an environment. 
C)  an infant makes vocalizations consisting only of vowel sounds. 
D)  a vocalization is produced, but it has no meaning.

Question 2

Shakespeare turned in a paper in his English composition class. The teacher returned it with a note that he needs to work on sentence structure (i.e., the order in which words are placed in a sentence). Which aspect of language is this comment addressing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phonology 
B)  Morphology 
C)  Prosody 
D)  Syntax 
A)  Phonology 
B)  Morphology 
C)  Prosody 
D)  Syntax

Question 3

In which areas does there appear to be a sensitive period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only first spoken language 
B)  Only spoken second language 
C)  Only signed language 
D)  First spoken, second spoken, and signed languages 
A)  Only first spoken language 
B)  Only spoken second language 
C)  Only signed language 
D)  First spoken, second spoken, and signed languages

Question 4

Which statement about the language acquisition device is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is activated by exposure to language. 
B)  It determines the language an infant speaks. 
C)  It involves specific areas of the brain. 
D)  It helps a child learn the specific language to which he or she is exposed. 
A)  It is activated by exposure to language. 
B)  It determines the language an infant speaks. 
C)  It involves specific areas of the brain. 
D)  It helps a child learn the specific language to which he or she is exposed.

Question 5

A holophrase always contains at least two words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How are mastery orientation, mastery/learning goals, and performance goals related?

Accepted Answer

Mastery orientation, mastery/learning go

Question 7

Joel reaches up to Daddy with waving outstretched arms and says "Up!" meaning "Daddy, pick me up!" This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  underextension. 
B)  echolalia. 
C)  a holophrase. 
D)  babbling. 
A)  underextension. 
B)  echolalia. 
C)  a holophrase. 
D)  babbling.

Question 8

Performance goals emphasize proving one's ability versus improving one's ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ is defined as the ability to use printed information to function in society, achieve goals, and develop one's potential.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is defined as the ability to...

Question 10

Which family characteristic is NOT associated with lower achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growing up in a single-parent family 
B)  Being a member of minority group 
C)  Having an uneducated mother 
D)  Having a parent who uses consistent discipline 
A)  Growing up in a single-parent family 
B)  Being a member of minority group 
C)  Having an uneducated mother 
D)  Having a parent who uses consistent discipline

Question 11

Loretta is a high school junior looking for a 20-hour-per-week job during the school year. What type of employment would be the LEAST detrimental to her academic and psychological well-being?

Accepted Answer

A)  Janitorial work that she can perform overnight 
B)  Fast-food restaurant cashier 
C)  Accounting work in which she will be required to learn new math skills 
D)  Lawn-service work (e.g., lawn-mowing) 
A)  Janitorial work that she can perform overnight 
B)  Fast-food restaurant cashier 
C)  Accounting work in which she will be required to learn new math skills 
D)  Lawn-service work (e.g., lawn-mowing)

Question 12

Which aspect of speech involves the melody, intonation, or timing of a word production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Semantics 
B)  Prosody 
C)  Syntax 
D)  Morphology 
A)  Semantics 
B)  Prosody 
C)  Syntax 
D)  Morphology

Question 13

How do neurobiologists, learning theorists, nature-oriented theorists, and interactionists explain the acquisition of language?

Accepted Answer

Neurobiologists explain the acquisition

Question 14

Chomsky asserts that humans have an inborn mechanism for mastering language. He calls this the

Accepted Answer

A)  executive grammar governor. 
B)  inborn language processor. 
C)  language acquisition device. 
D)  programmed language center. 
A)  executive grammar governor. 
B)  inborn language processor. 
C)  language acquisition device. 
D)  programmed language center.

Question 15

The most effective way to improve school effectiveness is to

Accepted Answer

A)  have year-round school. 
B)  add money to the budget but do not directly target academic instruction issues. 
C)  modestly reduce the student-faculty ratio. 
D)  encourage parents to purchase books and intellectually stimulating toys for their children. 
A)  have year-round school. 
B)  add money to the budget but do not directly target academic instruction issues. 
C)  modestly reduce the student-faculty ratio. 
D)  encourage parents to purchase books and intellectually stimulating toys for their children.

Question 16

A language can be best defined as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  limited number of signals producing infinite number of messages 
B)  unlimited number of signals producing infinite number of messages 
C)  limited number of signals producing finite number of messages 
D)  unlimited number of signals producing finite number of messages 
A)  limited number of signals producing infinite number of messages 
B)  unlimited number of signals producing infinite number of messages 
C)  limited number of signals producing finite number of messages 
D)  unlimited number of signals producing finite number of messages

Question 17

Research on adult education has shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  literacy programs for adults tend to be highly successful. 
B)  older adult college students are more likely to be motivated by external expectations than traditional students. 
C)  adult men tend to return to the classroom for personal enrichment reasons. 
D)  returning adult students often put more effort into learning material because they want or need to use the information. 
A)  literacy programs for adults tend to be highly successful. 
B)  older adult college students are more likely to be motivated by external expectations than traditional students. 
C)  adult men tend to return to the classroom for personal enrichment reasons. 
D)  returning adult students often put more effort into learning material because they want or need to use the information.

Question 18

Brandy has just begun to learn to read. At this point, she knows that the letter with one line and two bumps is the "B." She also knows that this letter corresponds to the "b" sound, and it is the first letter of her name. While Brandy has this knowledge, she is not yet able to connect all written words with their sounds. Brandy is best classified as being in the _____ phase of reading development.

Accepted Answer

A)  prealphabetic 
B)  partial alphabetic 
C)  full alphabetic 
D)  phonological awareness 
A)  prealphabetic 
B)  partial alphabetic 
C)  full alphabetic 
D)  phonological awareness

Question 19

The majority of words found in the vocabularies of one-year-olds are

Accepted Answer

A)  verbs concerning actions of people who were familiar to the child. 
B)  verbs concerning actions of people who were unfamiliar to the child. 
C)  nouns representing objects or people who were unfamiliar to the child. 
D)  nouns representing objects or people who were familiar to the child. 
A)  verbs concerning actions of people who were familiar to the child. 
B)  verbs concerning actions of people who were unfamiliar to the child. 
C)  nouns representing objects or people who were unfamiliar to the child. 
D)  nouns representing objects or people who were familiar to the child.

Question 20

Research on reading programs has shown that the most effective programs

Accepted Answer

A)  are phonics-only programs. 
B)  are whole language-only programs. 
C)  emphasize phonics but do include some whole language instruction. 
D)  emphasize whole language but do include some phonics instruction. 
A)  are phonics-only programs. 
B)  are whole language-only programs. 
C)  emphasize phonics but do include some whole language instruction. 
D)  emphasize whole language but do include some phonics instruction.

In a holophrase,

Shakespeare turned in a paper in his English composition class. The teacher returned it with a note that he needs to work on sentence structure (i.e., the order in which words are placed in a sentence). Which aspect of language is this comment addressing?

In which areas does there appear to be a sensitive period?

Which statement about the language acquisition device is FALSE?

A holophrase always contains at least two words.

How are mastery orientation, mastery/learning goals, and performance goals related?

Joel reaches up to Daddy with waving outstretched arms and says "Up!" meaning "Daddy, pick me up!" This is an example of

Performance goals emphasize proving one's ability versus improving one's ability.

_____ is defined as the ability to use printed information to function in society, achieve goals, and develop one's potential.

Which family characteristic is NOT associated with lower achievement?

Loretta is a high school junior looking for a 20-hour-per-week job during the school year. What type of employment would be the LEAST detrimental to her academic and psychological well-being?

Which aspect of speech involves the melody, intonation, or timing of a word production?

How do neurobiologists, learning theorists, nature-oriented theorists, and interactionists explain the acquisition of language?

Chomsky asserts that humans have an inborn mechanism for mastering language. He calls this the

The most effective way to improve school effectiveness is to

A language can be best defined as a(n) _____.

Research on adult education has shown that

The majority of words found in the vocabularies of one-year-olds are

Research on reading programs has shown that the most effective programs

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Exam 10: Language and Education

In a holophrase,

Shakespeare turned in a paper in his English composition class. The teacher returned it with a note that he needs to work on sentence structure (i.e., the order in which words are placed in a sentence). Which aspect of language is this comment addressing?

In which areas does there appear to be a sensitive period?

Which statement about the language acquisition device is FALSE?

A holophrase always contains at least two words.

How are mastery orientation, mastery/learning goals, and performance goals related?

Joel reaches up to Daddy with waving outstretched arms and says "Up!" meaning "Daddy, pick me up!" This is an example of

Performance goals emphasize proving one's ability versus improving one's ability.

_____ is defined as the ability to use printed information to function in society, achieve goals, and develop one's potential.

Which family characteristic is NOT associated with lower achievement?

Loretta is a high school junior looking for a 20-hour-per-week job during the school year. What type of employment would be the LEAST detrimental to her academic and psychological well-being?

Which aspect of speech involves the melody, intonation, or timing of a word production?

How do neurobiologists, learning theorists, nature-oriented theorists, and interactionists explain the acquisition of language?

Chomsky asserts that humans have an inborn mechanism for mastering language. He calls this the

The most effective way to improve school effectiveness is to

A language can be best defined as a(n) _____.

Research on adult education has shown that

The majority of words found in the vocabularies of one-year-olds are

Research on reading programs has shown that the most effective programs

Understanding Life-Span Human Development

Theories of Human Development

Genes, Environment, and Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Body, Brain, Health

Sensation, Perception, and Action

Cognition

Memory and Information Processing

Intelligence and Creativity

Self and Personality

Gender Roles and Sexuality

Social Cognition and Moral Development

Emotions, Attachment, and Social Relationships

The Family

Developmental Psychopathology

The Final Challenge: Death and Dying

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