The Study of "The Wild Boy of Averyron," a Child

question 41

Multiple Choice

The study of "The Wild Boy of Averyron," a child deprived of language access in his early years does which of the following?

• A) Demonstrates how children learn to talk in normal environments.
• B) Reflects the influence of environment on child language development.
• C) Demonstrates appropriate language intervention practices for young children.
• D) Indicates that there may be a critical period for normal language acquisition.

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Definitions:

Structural Functional

A perspective in sociology that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Davis and Moore

Sociologists who proposed a functionalist theory suggesting that social stratification, or the division of society into classes, has a beneficial function in society.

Social Inequality

The existence of unequal opportunities or rewards for different social positions or statuses within a society.

Privilege

Privilege is the advantage that individuals or groups have over others, often unconsciously, due to societal norms, beliefs, and structures that favor them.