During a Lecture,your Professor Says,"A Child Learns Language as He

question 50

Multiple Choice

During a lecture,your professor says,"A child learns language as he interacts with caregivers." This generic use of the pronoun he is more likely to trigger images of males than of females.This best illustrates the impact of

• A) language on thinking.
• B) aphasia on attentional focus.
• C) telegraphic speech on universal grammar.
• D) critical periods on language acquisition.

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Definitions:

Control Theory

The theory that an individual’s tendency to engage in deviant behavior is influenced by his or her ties to other persons. There are four components of such ties: attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief.

Involvement

The degree of interest and engagement that an individual or group has in a particular activity or situation.

Social Life

The part of an individual's time that is spent engaging with others in the community or society, participating in social activities, and building relationships.

Opportunity Structure

An environment in which an individual has opportunities to enact a role, which usually requires the assistance of those in complementary roles.