Studies of the Acquisition of a New Language in Internationally

question 99

Multiple Choice

Studies of the acquisition of a new language in internationally adopted preschoolers are useful because they allow researchers to:

• A)determine the influence of culture on language acquisition.
• B)determine the influence of nature versus nurture on language acquisition.
• C)separate language learning from general cognitive development.
• D)determine how language learning changes with age.

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Definitions:

Spoken Communication

The verbal exchange of information and ideas between individuals or groups.

Bad News

Unfavorable or distressing information that needs to be communicated, often requiring careful handling to mitigate negative reactions.

Self-Handicapping

A cognitive strategy where individuals create obstacles for themselves or provide excuses for potential failure, thereby protecting self-esteem in case of poor performance.

Unrealistically High Goals

Targets or objectives set by an individual or a group that are significantly beyond current capabilities and may lead to strain or failure due to their impracticality.