Which Is True About the Language Development of Children Who

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which is true about the language development of children who hear two languages from infancy?

• A) Learning two languages tends to slow overall language development.
• B) Young children who learn two languages from birth generally show vocabulary growth in each language equal to language growth of a child who learns a single language.
• C) Children learning two languages use the same strategies to acquire language as a single-language learner.
• D) Their course of development in each language mirrors the course of monolingual children.
• E) Children can readily acquire two languages even if they are first exposed to a second language after age 3.

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Definitions:

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship, often requiring time, effort, and loyalty.

Conflict

A perceived incompatibility of actions, goals, or ideas.

Insecure Attachment

A type of attachment style where individuals may show anxiety or avoidance in close relationships, stemming from early interactions with caregivers.

Avoidant Attachment

A type of insecure attachment style characterized by difficulty in establishing close emotional relationships, preferring independence over seeking comfort from others.