The Fact That Children in All Cultures Are Able to Master

question 268

Multiple Choice

The fact that children in all cultures are able to master the rules of language relatively early in life without formal instruction was discussed as evidence indicating that

• A)children use deductive reasoning to learn language
• B)parents cross-culturally invest a lot of effort in teaching their infants language
• C)language acquisition may have a biological basis
• D)the learning of language is largely shaped by the environment

Distinguish between literal and metaphorical definitions.

Recognize the role of abstraction level in selecting a genus for definitions.

Identify examples of stipulative definitions and understand their purpose.

Differentiate between too broad and too narrow definitions by analyzing the number of differentia.

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Definitions:

Shoreline

The boundary line where land meets a body of water, such as a sea, lake, or river, constantly reshaped by the forces of nature.

Bedrock

The solid layer of rock beneath the soil and subsoil, acting as the foundation for the Earth's surface.

Climate

The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area, defined by variables such as temperature, precipitation, and wind.

Sea Level

The average height of the ocean’s surface between high and low tide, used as a reference point for measuring the elevation or depth of geographical locations.