Research on Pragmatics Shows That by Age 2, Most Children

question 56

Multiple Choice

Research on pragmatics shows that by age 2, most children

• A) adjust their speech to fit the age, sex, and social status of their listeners.
• B) take turns in face-to-face interactions.
• C) are able to maintain a topic over long periods of time.
• D) adapt their language to social expectations.

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Definitions:

Analogous Problem

A problem that shares similar features with another problem, allowing solutions or insights from one to inform the other.

Problem Solving

The process of working through details of an issue to reach a solution, often involving analytical or creative techniques.

Productive Restructuring

The cognitive process of reorganizing one’s understanding of a given subject to make the learning process more efficient.

Mental Set

A framework for thinking about a problem based on previous experiences and perceptions, which can both aid and limit problem-solving.