The Concept of a "Sensitive Period" for Language Learning in Humans

question 31

Multiple Choice

The concept of a "sensitive period" for language learning in humans means that:

• A) if language is not learned by a certain age, it will never be learned
• B) first languages can be learned at any age, but second languages must be acquired by middle adulthood
• C) if a first language is not learned by a certain age, language acquisition will become more difficult
• D) vocabulary can be learned at any age, but there is a small window during development when grammar can be acquired

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Definitions:

Market Price

The price of a commodity when sold in a given market, determined by supply and demand.

Entry of Firms

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Market Price

The present cost at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in a specific market.

Equilibrium Price

The cost at which the demand for a product or service matches the supply, leading to equilibrium in the market.