Studies of the Ways in Which Children Learn Language Show

question 4

Multiple Choice

Studies of the ways in which children learn language show that:

• A)A language must be consciously taught;otherwise a child will not learn it.
• B)Children in different societies learn to speak their native languages at different ages because some languages are harder to learn than others.
• C)Formal education is required for a child to learn to speak his or her native language grammatically.
• D)Human beings have an inborn predisposition for learning language and will speak grammatically even if not taught to do so.
• E)Boys learn to speak much earlier than girls.

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Definitions:

Electrical Activity

Refers to the movement of electrical charges or currents, often used in the context of neuronal or brain activities.

Consciousness

The awareness of internal and external stimuli, including feelings, thoughts, and the environment.

Fluctuates

To change or vary irregularly in level, strength, or value.

William James

A pioneering American psychologist and philosopher best known for his theories of pragmatism and the James-Lange theory of emotion.