Nearly __________ Adolescents Are Enrolled in Secondary School in Developed

question 20

Multiple Choice

Nearly __________ adolescents are enrolled in secondary school in developed countries.In contrast, only about __________ of adolescents in economically developing countries attend secondary school.

• A)40%; 20%
• B)60%; 30%
• C)80%; 40%
• D)all; 50%

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Definitions:

Psycholinguistic Theory

The view that language learning involves an interaction between environmental influences and an inborn tendency to acquire language. The emphasis is on the inborn tendency.

Sensitive Periods

Specified times in development when the brain is particularly receptive to learning certain skills or knowledge.

Language Acquisition Device

A theoretical construct in linguistics proposed by Noam Chomsky, suggesting an innate faculty that allows humans to acquire language.

LAD

Can refer to several meanings; without context, this term cannot be accurately defined.