Which of the Following Is Evidence for a Critical Period

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence for a critical period for language acquisition?

• A)Children denied access to language often have difficulty mastering language skills in later life.
• B)Deaf children who never hear language can learn to speak.
• C)Adults are more likely to acquire multiple languages than are children.
• D)Children do not acquire large vocabularies until they learn to read.

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Definitions:

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product or service, intended to protect consumers.

Price Floor

A minimum price set by the government for certain goods and services, intended to ensure fair conditions for producers.

Shortage

A situation where demand exceeds supply, often leading to rising prices and unmet consumer needs.

Surplus

An excess of income or assets over expenditure or liabilities in a given period, often referring to profit or the amount of goods produced over what is needed.