What Can We Conclude About Age of Acquisition and Mastery

question 25

Multiple Choice

What can we conclude about age of acquisition and mastery of a second language?

• A)We cannot draw any conclusions until we have researched using the experimental method.
• B)For speakers of first languages similar to English,it's better to learn English early; for speakers of first languages that are different from English,it's better to learn English late.
• C)The research shows quite clearly that children acquire a second language more rapidly than adults do.
• D)The research is not clear-cut; instead,the findings seem to depend upon factors such as the similarity between the first language and the second language.

Recognize the historical and societal factors that have contributed to the rise of mass media.

Differentiate between various theoretical perspectives on the effects of mass media.

Understand the one-way nature of communication in mass media.

Identify the alignment of mass media with dominant societal and political interests.

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Definitions:

Generativity

A concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, often expressed through parenting, teaching, and mentoring, and considered a stage of psychosocial development.

Havighurst's Vision

A theory proposing that successful aging involves maintaining interests, activities, and adapting to social and biological changes.

Normalcy

The condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical, or expected.

Developmental Task

A learning task that is typical at a certain stage in life, which an individual must successfully complete for optimal development.