The Critical Period for Learning a Second Language Is Shorter

question 56

True/False

The critical period for learning a second language is shorter than for learning a first language.

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Definitions:

Scarcity Principle

A psychological principle suggesting that people find items and opportunities more valuable when they are perceived as scarce or limited.

Disrupt-then-reframe Technique

A sales technique that initially creates confusion or disruption in the consumer's mind, then offers a simple, positive reframe to encourage purchase.

Breaking up Attention

The act of dividing one's focus between multiple tasks or stimuli, which can reduce the effectiveness of cognitive processing.

Persuasion

An attempt to change a person’s attitude.