Which of These Statements Concerning Language Acquisition Is True

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements concerning language acquisition is true?

• A)Humans must be exposed to speech before a certain age to learn complex features of language.
• B)Humans can learn to speak foreign languages as well as native speakers at any time in their lives as long as they study hard.
• C)Language acquisition is entirely under genetic control.
• D)There is tremendous variation in the sequence of human language development.

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Definitions:

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by sensory systems without a person's conscious awareness.

Conscious Awareness

The state of being aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Subliminal Persuasion

A method of influencing people's attitudes or behaviors on a subconscious level, often through quick or subtly presented messages.

Gate-control Theory

A theory that suggests pain is not merely a direct result of activation of pain receptor neurons but also a function of the interplay between different neurons.