Question 1

Chandran received his paper back from his English teacher,Ms.Li.She informed him that adverbs follow the verbs they modify in sentence order.What level of language analysis does this represent?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

If Lojain is NOT relying on mental imagery to find her way from the hospital to the post office,which of the following could she be doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  relying on a map of the neighbourhood in her head 
B)  repeating the phrase 'go east on 1?? street and then take your first right' 
C)  remembering visual snapshots of the route from the hospital to the post office 
D)  conjuring up a representation of the outside of the post office and the nearby buildings

Question 3

A set of symbols used to communicate is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  language. 
B)  non-verbal communication. 
C)  pragmatics. 
D)  semantics.

Question 4

"We think the way our language lets us," muses your French literature professor.Immediately,the phrase "linguistic ___ hypothesis" begins flashing in your head.

Accepted Answer

A)  generativity 
B)  universality 
C)  specificity 
D)  relativity

Question 5

What two purposes does lying serve?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

As a beginning driver,Wafaa had to think consciously about the process as she negotiated traffic; now,however,driving has become second nature for her.Whereas driving initially demanded ___ processing,it now reflects ___ processing.

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit; explicit 
B)  automatic; controlled 
C)  controlled; automatic 
D)  explicit; implicit

Question 7

Sign language activates Broca's and Wernicke's areas in persons with intact brains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example mentioned in the text about how thinking about something can activate the same brain regions as actually sensing or doing it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Imaging a scene activates the same visual areas involved in looking at the scene. 
B)  Imaging a flavour activates the same gustatory and olfactory brain regions involved in tasting the flavour. 
C)  Imaging a fearful or anxiety-provoking situation activates the amygdala. 
D)  Imaging the solution to a problem can sometimes help with problem solving.

Question 9

The ability to direct thoughts and actions in accord with one's intentions is known as ___.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Rocco's parrot,Kiwi,can say about 50 words and phrases.Based on the discussion in your textbook,does Kiwi have language? Why or why NOT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, because Kiwi has learned enough words to communicate. 
B)  Yes, if he has learned some phrases he can generate speech. 
C)  Yes, because he is obviously able to express his thoughts. 
D)  No, there is more to language that mimicking words and phrases.

Question 11

When an infant is capable of perceiving the phonemes in every language,they are in the ___ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  babbling 
B)  telegraphic speech 
C)  prevocal learning 
D)  cooing

Question 12

What is the first step in solving a problem?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What makes the word "dog" different from the word "dogs"?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What makes the word "dog" different from...

Question 14

What phrase is used to describe how we rank criteria when engaging in rational decision making?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Spatial thinking is an example of mental imagery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

With a mouth full of popcorn,Roger asks his mother for a drink.Even though his request is NOT clear,his mother hands him a drink of water.Which of the following statements best explains Roger's mother's ability to understand what he was saying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unclear speech can be comprehended if a person concentrates hard enough. 
B)  Unless Roger had a lisp, accent, or speech impediment, it would not be difficult to understand him. 
C)  Language comprehension is mostly automatic, so we are able to understand speech even when it is unclear. 
D)  His mother used other cues such as the bowl of popcorn to guess what Roger wanted.

Question 17

Dr.MacIlhenny wishes to explore gender differences in language arts skills among elementary school students.She suspects,however,that gender differences in scores on language arts tests may be influenced by sex differences in the number of hours that students spend studying and doing homework each week.Which of the following research strategies should she pursue if she wishes to attribute any gender differences she finds specifically to differences in language ability?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should match each boy spending a given number of hours studying each week with a girl spending the same number of hours studying each week. 
B)  She should manipulate hours of studying or homework as an independent variable. 
C)  She should hold hours of studying or homework constant. 
D)  She should randomly select the samples of girls and boys used in the study.

Question 18

The use of heuristics is a "best guess" that does NOT guarantee a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You are creating a language development timeline for a class presentation.Along the top of a display board,you write the following ages in sequence: 3 months ? 6 months ? 1 year ? 2 years.How should you label these ages,from youngest to oldest?

Accepted Answer

A)  prevocal learning ? babbling ? first words ? telegraphic speech 
B)  babbling ? prevocal learning ? first words ? telegraphic speech 
C)  babbling ? first words ? telegraphic speech ? pragmatic speech 
D)  prevocal learning ? first words ? telegraphic speech ? syntactic competence

Question 20

We have no trouble understanding what a friend intends to do based on a simple gesture.These abilities reflect the operation of

Accepted Answer

A)  mirror neurons. 
B)  reflexive dendrites. 
C)  glial cells. 
D)  terminal buttons.

Exam 9: Language and Thought

Chandran received his paper back from his English teacher,Ms.Li.She informed him that adverbs follow the verbs they modify in sentence order.What level of language analysis does this represent?

If Lojain is NOT relying on mental imagery to find her way from the hospital to the post office,which of the following could she be doing?

A set of symbols used to communicate is also known as

"We think the way our language lets us," muses your French literature professor.Immediately,the phrase "linguistic ___ hypothesis" begins flashing in your head.

What two purposes does lying serve?

As a beginning driver,Wafaa had to think consciously about the process as she negotiated traffic; now,however,driving has become second nature for her.Whereas driving initially demanded _ processing,it now reflects _ processing.

Sign language activates Broca's and Wernicke's areas in persons with intact brains.

Which of the following is NOT an example mentioned in the text about how thinking about something can activate the same brain regions as actually sensing or doing it?

The ability to direct thoughts and actions in accord with one's intentions is known as ___.

Rocco's parrot,Kiwi,can say about 50 words and phrases.Based on the discussion in your textbook,does Kiwi have language? Why or why NOT?

When an infant is capable of perceiving the phonemes in every language,they are in the ___ stage.

What is the first step in solving a problem?

What makes the word "dog" different from the word "dogs"?

What phrase is used to describe how we rank criteria when engaging in rational decision making?

Spatial thinking is an example of mental imagery.

With a mouth full of popcorn,Roger asks his mother for a drink.Even though his request is NOT clear,his mother hands him a drink of water.Which of the following statements best explains Roger's mother's ability to understand what he was saying?

The use of heuristics is a "best guess" that does NOT guarantee a solution.

You are creating a language development timeline for a class presentation.Along the top of a display board,you write the following ages in sequence: 3 months ? 6 months ? 1 year ? 2 years.How should you label these ages,from youngest to oldest?

We have no trouble understanding what a friend intends to do based on a simple gesture.These abilities reflect the operation of