The Concept of a "Sensitive Period" for Language Learning in Humans

question 31

Multiple Choice

The concept of a "sensitive period" for language learning in humans means that:

• A) if language is not learned by a certain age, it will never be learned
• B) first languages can be learned at any age, but second languages must be acquired by middle adulthood
• C) if a first language is not learned by a certain age, language acquisition will become more difficult
• D) vocabulary can be learned at any age, but there is a small window during development when grammar can be acquired

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Definitions:

Liquidity

The simplicity of turning an asset into cash without impacting its market value.

Money Market

A segment of the financial market where short-term financial instruments with high liquidity and short maturities are traded.

Float Motive

The rationale for holding money in transaction accounts to satisfy daily operational cash flow needs.

Liquidity

The ease with which an asset or security can be converted into cash without affecting its market price.