Which of the Following Is Not a Finding from Research

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a finding from research on preschool/primary children's speech?

• A)The language used by children during sociodramatic play does not reflect their real capabilities and normal language use.
• B)Middle-class children exhibit a greater variety of language use than lower-socioeconomic-class children do.
• C)Young children talk in shorter sentences when they speak to children rather than adults.
• D)Lower-socioeconomic-class children are less likely to assert themselves and seek help from adults in school than middle-class children are.

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Definitions:

Voluntary

Actions, behaviors, or associations that are undertaken willingly and without coercion.

Age Differentiation

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Functional Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the social functions of institutions and practices and how they contribute to the stability and cohesion of society.

Common Good

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