Genie's Language Acquisition Was Particularly Weak in the Area Of

question 6

Multiple Choice

Genie's language acquisition was particularly weak in the area of:

• A) semantics
• B) pragmatics
• C) syntax
• D) phonology

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A situation where asymmetric information leads to the selection of undesirable participants in a transaction or contract, often seen in insurance markets.

Consumer Surplus

The divergence between the total sum consumers are inclined and able to disburse for a merchandise or service, and the total sum they actually disburse.

Negative Externality

A cost that affects a party who did not choose to incur that cost, often associated with production or consumption activities.