Question 1

Piaget's view of children's conversations and collective monologues suggests that children:

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A)  conduct conversations based on their egocentric wishes. 
B)  conduct conversations in parallel with their same-age partners at early ages. 
C)  collectively share topics and language forms when they talk and play together. 
D)  communicate to influence their peers' thoughts and feelings. 
A)  conduct conversations based on their egocentric wishes. 
B)  conduct conversations in parallel with their same-age partners at early ages. 
C)  collectively share topics and language forms when they talk and play together. 
D)  communicate to influence their peers' thoughts and feelings. B

Question 2

The Gricean maxim regarding relation refers to:

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A)  being as relevant as you can for most of the time. 
B)  maintaining clarity with brief, orderly and unambiguous statements. 
C)  contributing truthfulness to conversation. 
D)  being as informative as possible without giving too much information. 
A)  being as relevant as you can for most of the time. 
B)  maintaining clarity with brief, orderly and unambiguous statements. 
C)  contributing truthfulness to conversation. 
D)  being as informative as possible without giving too much information. A

Question 3

Explain how prelinguistic interactions such as joint attention, the mother's language and the child's reactions influence the development of communication in language.

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Prelinguistic interactions play a crucial role in shaping a child's communication and language development. Joint attention, which refers to when a child and caregiver focus on the same object or event, helps the child learn to share attention and understand the connection between words and the world around them. This sets the foundation for language development as it allows the child to learn the meaning of words in context.

The mother's language also has a significant impact on the child's language development. Through exposure to the mother's language, the child begins to recognize speech patterns, sounds, and vocabulary. This exposure helps the child learn the basic building blocks of language and sets the stage for their own language production.

Additionally, the child's reactions to these prelinguistic interactions also play a role in their language development. When a child responds to their caregiver's speech or gestures, it reinforces the communication loop and encourages further interaction. This back-and-forth exchange helps the child learn the rules of conversation and turn-taking, which are essential components of effective communication.

Overall, prelinguistic interactions such as joint attention, exposure to the mother's language, and the child's reactions all work together to provide the foundation for language development. These interactions help the child learn the meaning of words, understand the structure of language, and develop the necessary skills for effective communication.

Question 4

increase in length and complexity of narrative structure is:

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A)  equally valued in most language communities. 
B)  negatively viewed in Japanese communities. 
C)  encouraged by Native American mothers. 
D)  None of these answers are true. 
A)  equally valued in most language communities. 
B)  negatively viewed in Japanese communities. 
C)  encouraged by Native American mothers. 
D)  None of these answers are true.

Question 5

Noam Chomsky's perspective on the language acquisition device indicates that:

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A)  children are born with natural language learning mechanisms. 
B)  some kinds of language learning experiences may cause the device to go into operation, but do not affect the operation itself. 
C)  there is a parallel between wanting to communicate and learning grammar. 
D)  the infants' ability to learn language is dependent on wanting to communicate. 
A)  children are born with natural language learning mechanisms. 
B)  some kinds of language learning experiences may cause the device to go into operation, but do not affect the operation itself. 
C)  there is a parallel between wanting to communicate and learning grammar. 
D)  the infants' ability to learn language is dependent on wanting to communicate.

Question 6

Children's ability to sustain dialogue with contingent utterances:

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A)  seems to parallel increased use of memory skills 
B)  emerges at two years of age. 
C)  occurs at specific developmental stages. 
D)  is dependent on the nature of adult input. 
A)  seems to parallel increased use of memory skills 
B)  emerges at two years of age. 
C)  occurs at specific developmental stages. 
D)  is dependent on the nature of adult input.

Question 7

Discuss the relationship of speech act theory and components of communicative competence on the ability to maintain conversations and to tell narratives.

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Speech act theory and communicative comp

Question 8

The development of conversational skill depends upon understanding of:

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A)  rules on how to respond to speakers and the ability to initiate topics. 
B)  learning how to adapt rules to different types of utterances. 
C)  use of repairs and knowing how to sustain ongoing dialogue. 
D)  All of these answers are true. 
A)  rules on how to respond to speakers and the ability to initiate topics. 
B)  learning how to adapt rules to different types of utterances. 
C)  use of repairs and knowing how to sustain ongoing dialogue. 
D)  All of these answers are true.

Question 9

early research on referential communication skills:

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A)  provided the foundation for studying children's communicative competence. 
B)  paralleled Piaget's view that children are egocentric. 
C)  illustrated that children have difficulties modifying their speech in social settings. 
D)  indicated that children are unable to take into account the needs of their listener. 
A)  provided the foundation for studying children's communicative competence. 
B)  paralleled Piaget's view that children are egocentric. 
C)  illustrated that children have difficulties modifying their speech in social settings. 
D)  indicated that children are unable to take into account the needs of their listener.

Question 10

In his 1974 study of twin 2-year-old boys, Keenan found:

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A)  that their language was limited and there was little interaction. 
B)  support for Piaget's view that young children rely on egocentric language. 
C)  that the children sustained discourse with sounds and speech. 
D)  that the children preferred communicating with each other rather than with adults. 
A)  that their language was limited and there was little interaction. 
B)  support for Piaget's view that young children rely on egocentric language. 
C)  that the children sustained discourse with sounds and speech. 
D)  that the children preferred communicating with each other rather than with adults.

Question 11

Scaffolding in children's and adult's conversations demonstrates:

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A)  story telling skills. 
B)  how children understand adult communication. 
C)  how adults structure communication to build understanding for the child. 
D)  a way for adults to elicit single-word responses to questions. 
A)  story telling skills. 
B)  how children understand adult communication. 
C)  how adults structure communication to build understanding for the child. 
D)  a way for adults to elicit single-word responses to questions.

Question 12

Children know how to adapt their form of communication to their peers for understanding as early as the age of ___________________.

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A)  2 years old 
B)  3 years old 
C)  4 years old 
D)  5 years old 
A)  2 years old 
B)  3 years old 
C)  4 years old 
D)  5 years old

Question 13

Perlocutionary refers to:

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A)  communication to a listener that is produced with intention . 
B)  a phase of communication in early childhood development. 
C)  communication to a listener that is produced without intention. 
D)  communication that occurs in infanthood. 
A)  communication to a listener that is produced with intention . 
B)  a phase of communication in early childhood development. 
C)  communication to a listener that is produced without intention. 
D)  communication that occurs in infanthood.

Question 14

Among developmental stages in children's use of narrative structures are trends, such as increases in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  spontaneity of mentioning past events. 
B)  use of narrative devices. 
C)  structural complexity, length of narrative produced and remoteness of the past events. 
D)  All of these answers are true. 
A)  spontaneity of mentioning past events. 
B)  use of narrative devices. 
C)  structural complexity, length of narrative produced and remoteness of the past events. 
D)  All of these answers are true.

Question 15

Pragmatic development begins in infancy and continues into early childhood development. Describe the stages of this development and tell how features of children's language differ from adults. Identify main issues that researchers discuss within this context.

Accepted Answer

Pragmatic development in infancy and ear

Question 16

Tell what aspects of narrative skill are discussed in the text and describe the processes of developing competency in each.

Accepted Answer

The text discusses various aspects of na

Question 17

Discuss issues regarding the interdependence of culture or group-specific language styles and the development of communicative competence, summarizing the main points in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

The interdependence of culture or group-

Question 18

The Gricean maxim regarding manner refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  being as relevant as you can for most of the time. 
B)  maintaining clarity with brief, orderly and unambiguous statements. 
C)  contributing truthfulness to conversation. 
D)  being as informative as possible without giving too much information. 
A)  being as relevant as you can for most of the time. 
B)  maintaining clarity with brief, orderly and unambiguous statements. 
C)  contributing truthfulness to conversation. 
D)  being as informative as possible without giving too much information.

Question 19

How children use socially appropriate language is demonstrated by their use of:

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A)  language functions. 
B)  politeness. 
C)  non-egocentric communications. 
D)  scaffolding. 
A)  language functions. 
B)  politeness. 
C)  non-egocentric communications. 
D)  scaffolding.

Question 20

When children initiate conversation, they most frequently bring up topics about:

Accepted Answer

A)  themselves. 
B)  absent or intangible things. 
C)  the environment. 
D)  None of these answers. 
A)  themselves. 
B)  absent or intangible things. 
C)  the environment. 
D)  None of these answers.

Piaget's view of children's conversations and collective monologues suggests that children:

The Gricean maxim regarding relation refers to:

Explain how prelinguistic interactions such as joint attention, the mother's language and the child's reactions influence the development of communication in language.

increase in length and complexity of narrative structure is:

Noam Chomsky's perspective on the language acquisition device indicates that:

Children's ability to sustain dialogue with contingent utterances:

Discuss the relationship of speech act theory and components of communicative competence on the ability to maintain conversations and to tell narratives.

The development of conversational skill depends upon understanding of:

early research on referential communication skills:

In his 1974 study of twin 2-year-old boys, Keenan found:

Scaffolding in children's and adult's conversations demonstrates:

Children know how to adapt their form of communication to their peers for understanding as early as the age of ___________________.

Perlocutionary refers to:

Among developmental stages in children's use of narrative structures are trends, such as increases in the:

Pragmatic development begins in infancy and continues into early childhood development. Describe the stages of this development and tell how features of children's language differ from adults. Identify main issues that researchers discuss within this context.

Tell what aspects of narrative skill are discussed in the text and describe the processes of developing competency in each.

Discuss issues regarding the interdependence of culture or group-specific language styles and the development of communicative competence, summarizing the main points in the chapter.

The Gricean maxim regarding manner refers to:

How children use socially appropriate language is demonstrated by their use of:

When children initiate conversation, they most frequently bring up topics about:

Introduction to the Study of Language Development

Biological Bases of Language Development

Phonological Development: Learning the Sounds of Language

Lexical Development: Learning Words

The Development of Syntax and Morphology: Learning the Structure of Language

Language, Culture, and Cognition in Development

Childhood Bilingualism

Language in School Years

Language Development in Special Populations

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Exam 3: Communicative Development: Foundations and Functions of Language

Piaget's view of children's conversations and collective monologues suggests that children:

The Gricean maxim regarding relation refers to:

Explain how prelinguistic interactions such as joint attention, the mother's language and the child's reactions influence the development of communication in language.

increase in length and complexity of narrative structure is:

Noam Chomsky's perspective on the language acquisition device indicates that:

Children's ability to sustain dialogue with contingent utterances:

Discuss the relationship of speech act theory and components of communicative competence on the ability to maintain conversations and to tell narratives.

The development of conversational skill depends upon understanding of:

early research on referential communication skills:

In his 1974 study of twin 2-year-old boys, Keenan found:

Scaffolding in children's and adult's conversations demonstrates:

Children know how to adapt their form of communication to their peers for understanding as early as the age of ___________________.

Perlocutionary refers to:

Among developmental stages in children's use of narrative structures are trends, such as increases in the:

Pragmatic development begins in infancy and continues into early childhood development. Describe the stages of this development and tell how features of children's language differ from adults. Identify main issues that researchers discuss within this context.

Tell what aspects of narrative skill are discussed in the text and describe the processes of developing competency in each.

Discuss issues regarding the interdependence of culture or group-specific language styles and the development of communicative competence, summarizing the main points in the chapter.

The Gricean maxim regarding manner refers to:

How children use socially appropriate language is demonstrated by their use of:

When children initiate conversation, they most frequently bring up topics about:

Introduction to the Study of Language Development

Biological Bases of Language Development

Phonological Development: Learning the Sounds of Language

Lexical Development: Learning Words

The Development of Syntax and Morphology: Learning the Structure of Language

Language, Culture, and Cognition in Development

Childhood Bilingualism

Language in School Years

Language Development in Special Populations

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