You Are Studying a Child's Language Abilities

question 411

Multiple Choice

You are studying a child's language abilities. You note that she is able to perceive phonemes in any language. This supports the idea of

• A)a LASS
• B)a LAD
• C)linguistic relativity
• D)segmentation
• E)pragmatics

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Definitions:

Superego

The part of the personality in Freudian psychoanalytic theory that represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment.

Conflict

A struggle or clash between opposing forces, ideas, interests, or individuals.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, variously to cope with reality, to maintain self-image, or to avoid emotional distress.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to someone else.