Which of the Following Is FALSE Concerning Language Development

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE concerning language development?

• A)The first seven years of life are a sensitive period in language development.
• B)Environmental forces influence whether a person develops simple or sophisticated language.
• C)A biological predisposition determines if we will speak English or Vietnamese, Spanish, or Russian.
• D)As a child's speaking improves, parents tend to adjust their speech to the child's language ability.

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