Generalizing from Research Presented in the Text, If a 4-Year-Old

question 144

Multiple Choice

Generalizing from research presented in the text, if a 4-year-old was observed speaking to a 2-year-old, what kind of speech would the 4-year-old be most likely to use:

• A) the same kind of speech he uses when talking to his mother
• B) the same kind of speech he uses when talking to his older brother
• C) the same kind of speech he uses when talking to his preschool teacher
• D) a simpler version of his normal speech

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Definitions:

Vertical

Relating to or denoting a structure or position that is at a right angle to the horizon; upward direction.

Acculturation

The process by which individuals adopt the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

Enculturation

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, customs, and social practices of their culture.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture and norms of the dominant or surrounding society, often losing former cultural traits.