Question 1

In early language development, any behaviors, such as touching, vocalizing, gazing, or smiling, that allow non-verbal interaction and turn-taking between parent and child are known as shared

Accepted Answer

These behaviors are known as shared signals, which facilitate non-verbal communication and interaction, crucial for early language development and bonding.

Question 2

Which of the following would be considered a signal in early language development?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following would be considered...

Question 3

Concerning language development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Noam Chomsky is actually known for emphasizing the innate aspects of language acquisition, arguing that children are born with a language acquisition device (LAD) that allows them to easily learn language. He critiqued the behaviorist view that language is learned solely through imitation and reinforcement, suggesting instead that the ability to learn language is hardwired into the brain.

Question 4

Two-year-old Teshonda is eating her breakfast and tells her mother, "All gone milk." According to Noam Chomsky, Teshonda is exhibiting which pattern of speech?

Accepted Answer

Teshonda's statement "All gone milk" is an example of expressing nonexistence, according to Noam Chomsky's theories on language development. This pattern of speech indicates that she is communicating the absence of something, in this case, milk.

Question 5

Regarding early language development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The alternate sending and receiving of messages between parent and child is referred to as "turn-taking" or "serve and return," not verbal transformation. Verbal transformation refers to a phenomenon in the perception of sounds, not to the interactive communication process between parents and infants.

Question 6

Dr. Jones is a psychologist who specializes in the psychology of language and language development. Dr. Jones would be referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A psycholinguist specializes in the psychology of language and language development, which matches Dr. Jones' area of expertise.

Question 7

A pattern of conversational interaction between parent and infant that involves alternate sending and receiving of messages is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Turn-taking is the process in which one speaker hands over the role of speaking to another person, creating a back-and-forth flow of communication. This pattern begins to develop in early infancy as parents and infants engage in vocalizations and gestures, laying the foundation for later language development.

Question 8

Regarding early language development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement D is false because the interchanges between parents and infants under ten months of age are considered foundational for the development of real communication. These early interactions, including vocalizations, facial expressions, and gestures, are crucial for social and linguistic development, indicating the beginnings of communicative intent and understanding.

Question 9

In talking to an infant, an adult may use exaggerated or musical voice inflections during a type of speech known as

Accepted Answer

Parentese or motherese refers to the exaggerated, musical voice inflections that adults often use when talking to infants. This type of speech is characterized by a higher pitch, slower tempo, and exaggerated intonation, which are thought to help engage the infant's attention and facilitate language learning.

Question 10

Two-year-old Shun is watching his mother putting the groceries away. When he sees the juice, he says, "Mama give," indicating that he wants some juice. According to Noam Chomsky, Shun is exhibiting which pattern of speech?

Accepted Answer

Shun's statement "Mama give" is an example of agent-action speech pattern, where "Mama" is the agent (the doer) and "give" is the action. This pattern reflects Chomsky's theory that children have an innate ability to understand and produce language, including recognizing subjects and verbs in sentences.

Question 11

Concerning language development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Concerning language development, which of the following...

Question 12

Through such games as "I'm-Going-To-Get-You," adults and babies come to share similar rhythms and expectations that help to create a system that includes touching, vocalizing, gazing, and smiling, which are referred to as shared

Accepted Answer

These activities between adults and babies help establish shared signals, which are basic forms of communication involving touching, vocalizing, gazing, and smiling. These are not transformations, telegraphic speech, or semantics, but rather simple, foundational ways of connecting and communicating.

Question 13

A pattern of speech used when talking to infants that is characterized by the parent using a higher-pitched voice; short, simpler sentences; and an exaggerated inflection is known as

Accepted Answer

Parentese or motherese refers to the distinct way adults speak to infants, characterized by a higher pitch, simpler sentences, and exaggerated intonation, designed to aid language acquisition.

Question 14

According to Chomsky, children around the world use a limited number of patterns in their first sentences, which suggests that language patterns must be

Accepted Answer

Chomsky proposed that the ability to acquire language is innate, suggesting that children are born with a universal grammar that allows them to learn the language patterns they are exposed to.

Question 15

Two-year-old Mark is looking for his toy. His mother finds one of his cars and hands it to Mark. He says, "Not ball," meaning the car is not what he wanted. According to Noam Chomsky, Mark is exhibiting which pattern of speech?

Accepted Answer

Mark is demonstrating negation by indicating that the car is not the toy he wanted, which is a way of expressing what something is not.

Question 16

Which of the following observations provides support for an innate explanation for language?

Accepted Answer

Children around the world using a limited number of patterns in their first sentences suggests that there are universal aspects of language acquisition that are not solely dependent on the specific language environment in which a child is raised. This supports the idea that there may be an innate capacity for language.

Question 17

Two-year-old Marian and her mother are at the park. People nearby hear Marian talking to her mother, "See birdie," "Want cookie," and "My ball." According to Noam Chomsky, Marian is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

Marian's phrases "See birdie," "Want cookie," and "My ball" demonstrate the identification of objects or desires, the action or intention towards an agent (wanting), and the expression of possession, respectively. These align with Chomsky's views on innate language structures and the development of speech patterns in children, showcasing early linguistic capabilities that go beyond mere babbling or mimicry.

Question 18

Which of the following observations is cited to support the idea that language is learned?

Accepted Answer

Shared signals between parents and children before language appears suggest that language is learned through interaction and communication, supporting the idea that language acquisition is influenced by environmental factors and learning processes.

Question 19

A specialist in the psychology of language is a

Accepted Answer

A psycholinguist is a specialist in the psychology of language, focusing on how people understand, produce, and acquire language.

Question 20

Eighteen-month-old Marty is pointing at objects in the park and trying to name them. His mother praises him for his correct labeling, and she tells Marty the correct name for objects he mislabels. This scene illustrates the importance of which of the following in language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

This scene illustrates the importance of learning in language acquisition, as Marty's mother is actively teaching him by providing feedback and reinforcement, which helps him learn the correct names for objects.

Quiz 3: Human Development

In early language development, any behaviors, such as touching, vocalizing, gazing, or smiling, that allow non-verbal interaction and turn-taking between parent and child are known as shared

Which of the following would be considered a signal in early language development?

Concerning language development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Two-year-old Teshonda is eating her breakfast and tells her mother, "All gone milk." According to Noam Chomsky, Teshonda is exhibiting which pattern of speech?

Regarding early language development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Dr. Jones is a psychologist who specializes in the psychology of language and language development. Dr. Jones would be referred to as a

A pattern of conversational interaction between parent and infant that involves alternate sending and receiving of messages is referred to as

Regarding early language development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In talking to an infant, an adult may use exaggerated or musical voice inflections during a type of speech known as

Two-year-old Shun is watching his mother putting the groceries away. When he sees the juice, he says, "Mama give," indicating that he wants some juice. According to Noam Chomsky, Shun is exhibiting which pattern of speech?

Concerning language development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Through such games as "I'm-Going-To-Get-You," adults and babies come to share similar rhythms and expectations that help to create a system that includes touching, vocalizing, gazing, and smiling, which are referred to as shared

A pattern of speech used when talking to infants that is characterized by the parent using a higher-pitched voice; short, simpler sentences; and an exaggerated inflection is known as

According to Chomsky, children around the world use a limited number of patterns in their first sentences, which suggests that language patterns must be

Two-year-old Mark is looking for his toy. His mother finds one of his cars and hands it to Mark. He says, "Not ball," meaning the car is not what he wanted. According to Noam Chomsky, Mark is exhibiting which pattern of speech?

Which of the following observations provides support for an innate explanation for language?

Two-year-old Marian and her mother are at the park. People nearby hear Marian talking to her mother, "See birdie," "Want cookie," and "My ball." According to Noam Chomsky, Marian is exhibiting

Which of the following observations is cited to support the idea that language is learned?

A specialist in the psychology of language is a

Eighteen-month-old Marty is pointing at objects in the park and trying to name them. His mother praises him for his correct labeling, and she tells Marty the correct name for objects he mislabels. This scene illustrates the importance of which of the following in language acquisition?