Evidence That __________ Is Consistent with Chomsky's Idea of a Biologically

question 97

Multiple Choice

Evidence that __________ is consistent with Chomsky's idea of a biologically based language program.

• A) sign language can be learned equally well at any age
• B) children's progress in mastering many sentence constructions is gradual
• C) childhood is a sensitive period for language acquisition
• D) children in varying cultures reach major language milestones in a different sequence

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Definitions:

CPI

An index measuring the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

Consumer Price Index

An index measuring the change over time in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households.

Purchasing Power

The real value of money in terms of the quantity of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.

Annual Interest Rate

The percentage rate at which interest is charged or paid on an amount over a year.