The Common Mistakes Children Make as They Try to Learn

question 129

Multiple Choice

The common mistakes children make as they try to learn language indicate that the children

• A) are trying to memorize the sentences they hear, word for word.
• B) cannot distinguish many important sounds from one another.
• C) are learning grammatical rules and over-applying them.
• D) can say more words than they understand.

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Definitions:

Ideal Selves

Refers to an individual's conception of how they would like to be or their goals for personal development.

Low Self-Monitor

An individual's tendency to not adjust their behavior according to social cues and situations, often acting consistently across different contexts.

High Self-Monitor

A personality characteristic of individuals who are highly attentive to social cues and can adjust their behaviors accordingly in different situations.

Self-Esteem

A measure of how much value people place on themselves or how they perceive their worth.