People Argue That the Wild Boy of Aveyron Never Developed

question 83

Multiple Choice

People argue that the Wild Boy of Aveyron never developed complete, efficient language skills even after years of intensive therapy because he had lived in total social isolation for years before he was found. The theory underlying this reasoning would support the statement that

• A) language acquisition is only biologically based.
• B) language acquisition is only through the child's own exploration and discovery.
• C) language acquisition is vitally dependent on appropriate social environments.
• D) there is no critical period for language learning.

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Definitions:

De-ethnicization

The process by which a product or service sheds its ethnic identification and becomes appealing to a broader, multicultural market.

Ethnic Product

Goods that are specifically designed for, or associated with, a particular cultural or ethnic group.

High-context

A communication style wherein much of the information is understood from the context rather than stated explicitly in verbal or written form.

Gestures

Movements of the body, particularly the hands or head, used to express ideas or emotions.