stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Week 1: The Science & Theories of Language Development Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Week 1: The Science & Theories of Language Development
Week 1: The Science & Theories of Language Development
30 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
15 plays
Please use this Quiz as a Study Guide for the key points addressed in this week 1's module.
Flashcards
30 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
30
Answers
1
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 domains of language?
content
use
phonetics
form
2
True/False: MacWhinney's competition model states that repeated input strengthened representation.
True
False
3
The _______ ________ refers to the years of early language acquisition from birth to about puberty.
cognitive therory
acquisition rate
critical period
zone of proximal development
4
True/False: Respiration, phonation, resonance, and articulation, are the four systems in speech.
True
False
5
True/False: Language depends on speech, but speech does not depend on language.
False
True
6
Replace this with a challenging question. Note- the wording of wrong answers are just as important as the right ones.
Correct answer
Plausible answer
Red herring
Common misconception
7
Replace this with the most challenging question. Use media to support different learning styles.
Plausible answer
Red herring
Correct answer
Tricky answer
8
Operant conditioning refers to _______________________.
reinforcing wanted behaviors and suppressing unwanted ones.
how language development depends on cognitive development.
how language is organized across the brain.
making sure the child has the necessary language tools.
9
__________ ____________ refers to how the brain processes sounds in the environment (i.e., fan blowing).
speech perception
auditory perception
10
Now ramp the difficulty back down with a straight-forward true/false to get the class re-engaged.
True
False
11
List the 5 components of language (one choice).
form, content, use, hearing, speaking
phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics
auditory perception, speech perception, reading, writing, gestures
reading, writing, IPA, speaking, listening
12
Replace this with a simpler question and shorter timer. Keep your quiz to 7-10 questions total.
Plausible answer
Incorrect answer
Correct answer
Incorrect answer
13
A child learning to use "went" in place of "goed" due to continued reliable exposure is an example of which theory?
MacWhinney's Competition Model
Chomsky's Universal Grammar
Piaget's Cognitive Theory
Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development
14
According to Chomsky, language acquisition depended on an innate module called the ________ ___________ __________.
Fodor's Modularity Theory
nature vs nurture debate
language acquisition device
universal grammar module
15
Which of the following refers to the aspect of language that allows people to represent the world to others?
productivity
species specificity
universality
semanticity
16
Universal Grammar, Modularity Theory, and Bootstrapping Theories are all examples of _______________ _______________.
nurture-inspired theories
nature-inspired theories
operant conditioning
applied behavior analysis
17
Replace this with a quick true/false question.
True
False
18
Which of the following is consistent with Vygotsky's "zone of proximal development" theory?
Children reach their level of potential development with help.
A first language must be acquired between birth & puberty.
Reinforce wanted behaviors and suppress unwanted ones.
Children acquire linguistic concepts independently.
19
Language is _________________________________.
only speech, a tool, a set of symbols, complex & dynamic
a tool, a system of symbols, complex & dynamic, conventional
only speech
only speech, complex & dynamic, conventional, set of symbols
20
_________ ________ refers to how the brain processes spoken words.
auditory perception
speech perception
21
Which language development theory states that children have no innate knowledge for language learning?
universal grammar
nature-inspired theory
bootstrapping theory
nurture-inspired theory
22
B.F. Skinner believed that all learning was the result of _________ ___________.
operant conditioning
syntactic bootstrapping
universal grammar
nature-inspired theories
23
True/False: Researchers do not manipulate variables in the environment in a
naturalistic
context.
False
True
24
Replace this with a simple question. Use the
language
and
vocabulary
that you know will be used in the unit test.
Totally incorrect answer
Relative answer
Plausible answer
Correct answer
25
End with an easier question. We want students to feel smart! After, check the report to see how they performed!
Related answer.
Funny answer.
Correct answer.
Similar answer.
26
Genie's reluctance to open her mouth because she was repeatedly punished for vomiting is an example of which concept?
modularity theory
competition model
operant conditioning
universal grammar
27
Replace this with a more challenging question that requires more time to think. Notice a music change?
Plausible answer
Common misconception.
Relevant answer
Correct answer
28
Universal grammar is the system of grammatical rules and constraints consistent in all world languages.
True
False
29
True/False: Only speech may be considered language.
True
False
30
"IPA" stands for _________ ____________ ___________.
Individual Plan of Acquisition
Independent vs Parental Assistance
International Phonetic Alphabet
Independent Phonetic Acquisition
