By About Age 7,those Who Have Not Been Exposed to Either

question 41

Multiple Choice

By about age 7,those who have not been exposed to either a spoken or a signed language gradually lose their ability to master any language.This illustrates the importance of ________ for language acquisition.

• A) a critical period
• B) an outcome simulation
• C) telegraphic speech
• D) linguistic determinism

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Definitions:

Individual Gestures

Movements or signals made by a person, often with the hands or head, to convey an idea, feeling, or instruction.

Interpersonal Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, and feelings between two or more people through verbal or non-verbal methods.

Nonverbal Behavior

Communication expressed through body movements, facial expressions, and other physical gestures rather than words.

Situational Cues

Environmental or contextual factors that influence an individual's behavior or decisions at a given moment.