As People Progress into Late Adulthood,they Increasingly Use Words That

question 294

Multiple Choice

As people progress into late adulthood,they increasingly use words that convey ________ emotions,and the amygdala shows diminishing activity in response to ________ events.

• A) negative;negative
• B) positive;positive
• C) negative;positive
• D) positive;negative

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Definitions:

Universal Grammar

Universal Grammar is a theory in linguistics that suggests there is an innate structure of linguistic knowledge in the human mind which underlies all human language acquisition.

Language

A system of communication used by a particular community or country, involving the use of words in a structured and conventional way.

Chomsky

Noam Chomsky, a prominent linguist known for his theories on the innate aspects of language, cognitive development, and for his critique of media and politics.

Preschooler

A child between the ages of approximately 3 and 5 years, typically attending preschool before commencing formal education.