Cognitive Approaches to Language Acquisition Differ from Biological Explanations in Which

question 80

Multiple Choice

Cognitive approaches to language acquisition differ from biological explanations in which of the following ways?

• A) Biological explanations emphasize important innate factors that contribute to the language acquisition process.
• B) Biological explanations do not take into account the contribution of experience to language acquisition.
• C) Cognitive approaches emphasize the links between language development and the development of general cognitive processes, such as remembering and categorizing.
• D) Cognitive approaches focus on how the maturation of the nervous system contributes to language acquisition.

Comprehend the importance and application of operational definitions in experiments.

Identify the roles of experimental and control groups in research.

Recognize the significance of random assignment and random sampling in minimizing bias.

Acknowledge the ethical considerations in psychological research, including participant rights.

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Definitions:

Avoiding

A conflict management style of not paying attention to the conflict and not taking any action to resolve it.

Conflict Management

The practice of identifying and handling conflicts in a sensible, fair, and efficient manner.

Not Paying Attention

The lack of focus or concentration on a task or the present moment, often leading to errors or missed information.

Competing

A conflict management style using formal authority or other power that you possess to satisfy your concerns without regard to the concerns of the party that you are in conflict with.