What Is Meant by the Notion of a Critical Period

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the notion of a critical period for language acquisition?

• A)It is the period of transition between one-word and two-word utterances.
• B)It is the time in one's childhood in which one is particularly sensitive to language cues and most easily acquires language.
• C)It is the period isolated children spend by themselves before someone teaches them a language.
• D)It is the period between six and ten years of age in which certain complex aspects of syntax are learned.

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Definitions:

Piaget's Stages

Piaget's stages refer to the four stages of cognitive development proposed by Jean Piaget, which describe how children's understanding of the world changes as they grow: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.

Development

The process of growth and change that a living organism undergoes, allowing it to acquire more complex physiological functions and behaviors.

Frontal Lobes

The frontal lobes are regions of the brain located behind the forehead that are responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Development

Refers to the process of growth and differentiation through which organisms mature and gain complexity, often involving both genetic and environmental influences.