Which Statement Describes Language Development in Middle Childhood

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes language development in middle childhood?

• A) Experience with language and exposure to complex constructions influence grammatical development.
• B) Most complex words require acquisition of conceptual knowledge in a single exposure.
• C) Children in this age are cognitively incapable of understanding similes and metaphors.
• D) Pragmatics is the term used to teach grammar in a formal setting such as elementary schools.

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Definitions:

Unbiased Processing

The objective evaluation and interpretation of information, without being influenced by personal prejudices or emotions.

Self-Efficacy

The belief in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations.

Self-Regulation

The ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in pursuit of long-term goals.

Vulnerable Narcissism

A form of narcissism characterized by sensitivity to criticism, insecurity, and an internal sense of grandiosity and entitlement.