Hart and Risley (1995) Examined the Similarities and Differences in the Everyday

question 78

Multiple Choice

Hart and Risley (1995) examined the similarities and differences in the everyday language that children hear as toddlers. They found that overall

• A) most toddlers hear about the same number of words.
• B) there were no differences by the gender, socioeconomic status, or educational level of parents.
• C) children from families with more educated parents hear a great deal more language.
• D) children from less educated families hear more words, but they are shorter words than children from more educated families hear.

---

Definitions:

Membrane-Spanning Proteins

Proteins that penetrate through the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, often functioning as receptors or channels.

Parkinson Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia, due to the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.

Standard Treatment

The commonly accepted, evidence-based methods and practices used by healthcare professionals to treat a specific disease or condition.

L-dopa

A precursor to dopamine used primarily in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, helping to improve motor control.