One of the Changes Observed During the Development of Nicaraguan

question 4

Multiple Choice

One of the changes observed during the development of Nicaraguan sign language was that:

• A) children acquired differing spatial modulations of sign language at younger ages over time.
• B) comparisons between younger and older children showed that signs for objects became more complex for the older children.
• C) use of structure in the language changed from a structurally simpler language over time to a more complex structure of language.
• D) the location of where signs were placed for nouns became more complex over time.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Hemisphere

Each of the two parts of the brain (left and right) responsible for different functions, with the left typically handling logical reasoning and the right more involved in creative tasks.

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Neurons

Specialized cells transmitting nerve impulses; the basic units of the brain and nervous system.

Glial Cells

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