When First Attempting to Learn English as a Second Language

question 95

Multiple Choice

When first attempting to learn English as a second language, Olga spends a great deal of time converting similar English sounds into Russian equivalents. Later, she spends more time generating new, non-Russian language ideas. Piaget would describe this change as involving

• A)equilibration.
• B)the one-to-one principle.
• C)habituation.
• D)implosion.

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Definitions:

Semi-Annually

Occurring or done twice a year, typically every six months.

Face Value

The nominal or dollar value stated on a security or financial instrument, such as a bond or stock, representing its worth at issuance or par value.

Interest Rate Risk

The risk of investment value changes due to variations in the level of interest rates.

Zero-Coupon

A bond that does not pay periodic interest and is issued at a substantial discount from its face value.