Eighteen-Month-Old Marty Is Pointing at Objects in the Park and Trying

question 167

Multiple Choice

Eighteen-month-old Marty is pointing at objects in the park and trying to name them. His mother praises him for his correct labeling, and she tells Marty the correct name for objects he mislabels. This scene illustrates the importance of which of the following in language acquisition?

• A)the language dance
• B)maturation
• C)biological predisposition
• D)learning

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Definitions:

Agents of Socialization

Institutions or individuals that play a significant role in integrating individuals into the norms, values, and mores of a society.

Gender Differences

Variations in the roles, behaviors, and attributes that societies ascribe to individuals based on their perceived gender.

Internalize

The process of adopting the beliefs, attitudes, standards, or values of others as one's own, often influencing personal behavior and self-conception.

Role Expectations

The anticipated behaviors and actions associated with a particular social status or position within a group or society.