Which Best Reflects the Nurture-Based Research on Language Acquisition

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which best reflects the nurture-based research on language acquisition?

• A)Children only learn words that are directly spoken to them.
• B)Reinforcing a word does not increase the odds that a word will be learned.
• C)Frequent caregiver conversation involving questions encourages language development in children.
• D)Aphasia may be related to damage of arcuate fasciculus fibers.

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Definitions:

Knowledge

Information, understanding, or skill that one gets from experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

Critical Race Theory

An interdisciplinary approach used to investigate the intersections of race, class, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality to explain prejudice and discrimination.

Historical Racism

Describes the systematic discrimination and prejudice against certain racial groups, deeply embedded in the history of societies.

Hegemony

Domination through ideological control and consent.