Question 1

Infants start making cooing sounds at about the age of __________ month(s).

Accepted Answer

Infants start making cooing sounds at about the age of 1 month.

Question 2

The babbling found in young children

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Question 3

At about what age will an infant learn to recognize his or her name?

Accepted Answer

By 8-12 months, infants begin to recognize their own names.

Question 4

Kuhl's research with Swedish and American infants focused on an infant's ability to

Accepted Answer

Kuhl's research primarily focused on infants' ability to discriminate different vowel sounds, examining how they perceive and differentiate these sounds at an early age.

Question 5

In Kuhl's study on infant recognition of vowel sounds, Swedish infants were found to pay __________ attention to __________ vowel sounds than to __________ vowel sounds.

Accepted Answer

Kuhl's study found that Swedish infants paid more attention to English vowel sounds than to Swedish vowel sounds, indicating an early sensitivity to phonetic elements of non-native languages.

Question 6

Research on infant's ability to distinguish vowel sounds of languages other than their native language, shows that language acquisition is a matter of becoming

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that infants initially have the ability to distinguish between the vowel sounds of all languages. However, as they grow and acquire their native language, they lose this ability for languages other than their own, becoming less discriminating in this regard. This process is a natural part of language acquisition, where the brain focuses on distinguishing sounds important for the native language, at the expense of others.

Question 7

A child starts to produce words when he or she is about __________ of age.

Accepted Answer

Most children start to produce words around the age of 1 year, marking a significant milestone in language development.

Question 8

The first sounds that children use to produce speech are

Accepted Answer

The first sounds that children use to produce speech, such as cooing and babbling, are universal and do not vary across different languages or cultures. This is because these early sounds are based on the physiological capabilities of infants and are not yet influenced by any specific language.

Question 9

The first vowel sound that a child makes is generally the

Accepted Answer

The first vowel sound that a child makes is generally the soft 'a' sound of father. This sound is easier for babies to produce and is often one of the first vocalizations they experiment with.

Question 10

The first consonant sound that a child makes is usually a

Accepted Answer

The first consonant sounds that a child typically makes are 'p' or 'b,' as these sounds are produced by the lips (bilabial sounds) and are among the easiest for infants to produce.

Question 11

A unique string of phonemes that an infant makes is called

Accepted Answer

A protoword is a unique string of phonemes that an infant makes, which is not yet a recognizable word but is used consistently by the infant to refer to something specific. It represents a transitional phase between babbling and the use of actual words.

Question 12

Molly is a little more than a year old. Whenever she wants some water, she says, "Wa-wa."Which of the following best explains Molly's language ability?

Accepted Answer

Molly's ability to say "Wa-wa" instead of "water" indicates that she can understand and attempt to communicate the word but is not yet able to pronounce the entire word correctly. This is a common stage in language development for toddlers, where they can recognize and attempt words but may not have the motor skills or control to articulate them fully.

Question 13

The grammar of language in the two-word stage is

Accepted Answer

The grammar of language in the two-word stage is considered universal across cultures, as children tend to follow similar patterns of development regardless of their linguistic background.

Question 14

The two-word stage begins for children who are about __________ months of age.

Accepted Answer

The two-word stage typically begins around 18 to 20 months of age, when children start combining two words to form simple sentences.

Question 15

The term child-directed speech refers to the way __________ speak to __________.

Accepted Answer

Child-directed speech refers to the way adults speak to children, often characterized by a higher pitch, slower tempo, and simplified vocabulary to facilitate language learning.

Question 16

Joe is explaining a picture book to his 18-month old nephew. Which of the following is NOT likely to be exhibited in his speech?

Accepted Answer

Joe is likely to use simplified language with fewer function words when speaking to an 18-month old, focusing more on concrete nouns and verbs to aid understanding.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of child-directed speech?

Accepted Answer

Child-directed speech typically features simplified vocabulary and sentence structure, exaggerated intonations, and clear pronunciation, but not an abundance of function words. Function words are used more sparingly to maintain simplicity and clarity.

Question 18

Chantal, who is about 15 months old, asks her Aunt Karen to pick her up. She says, "Up, peaz."Her aunt replies, "Yes, I will pick you up please."Aunt Karen's reply is an example of which of the following aspects of child-directed speech?

Accepted Answer

Aunt Karen's reply is an example of restating the child's speech in a more complex form, which is a common aspect of child-directed speech. This involves expanding on the child's utterances to model more complex language structures.

Question 19

The most important factor in regulating an adult's speech to children is the child's

Accepted Answer

The most important factor in regulating an adult's speech to children is the child's attentiveness. When a child is attentive, the adult will speak more slowly and clearly, and will use simpler language. The adult will also be more likely to repeat what they have said, and to ask the child questions to check their understanding.

Question 20

Some infants who develop larger vocabularies later in life had mothers who __________ early in life.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 10: Language

Infants start making cooing sounds at about the age of __________ month(s) .