Why Is It Difficult to Determine Whether There Is a Critical

question 119

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to determine whether there is a critical period for language development?

• A) Languages differ too much from each other.
• B) Child development, especially for language, is highly varied.
• C) It is unethical to conduct experiments that would answer that question.
• D) Evidence from bilingual children conflicts with evidence from monolingual children.

Utilize bias-free language to avoid categorizing or stigmatizing individuals.

Understand the impact of positive language and attitude, even in negative situations.

Recognize the role of credibility and ethics in effective communication.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate a company's image effectively through preferred communication styles.

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Definitions:

New Species

A species that is newly discovered and/or formally described by scientists.

Geographic Isolation

A situation where a population of species is physically separated from exchanging genetic material with other such populations due to geographical barriers.

Reproductive Isolation

A set of mechanisms or barriers that prevent different species from breeding with each other, thus maintaining species boundaries.

Genetically Modified

Organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering.