Ch.9 Language Development

A parent should correct their child if they say "goed" instead of "went" in a sentence

Which of the following is most likely to enhance a child's language development?

When young children use spelling that they have invented, it slows down their ability to learn how to spell correctly

Which of these is an example of babbling?

Almost 1/3 of fourth graders in the U.S. are not reading at even a basic level

At what age do most children say their first words?

It is perfectly fine to use baby talk with infants

Teaching babies to use sign language will delay development of their spoken language

One area in the brain essential to language is...

Which theory of language develop states that language is learned through imitation?

The extra effort it takes to learn a second language, slows down the child's cognitive development

Using flashcards and workbooks is the best way to ensure that a child develops early literacy skills

What is not one basic aspect of language?

Interactionism incorporates both nativism and behaviorism

Students who do a lot of texting and those who do not text a lot, don't differ from each other on their ability to spell

Infants are born with a preference for listening to their native language?

What is the typical age range for children to start combining words into short sentences?

Which language disorder causes children to have difficulty separating sounds and spoken words

A parent should be able to tell the difference between a baby who is crying because of anger or because they are afraid

Who proposed a theory of "universal grammar" in language development