Imagine That 6-Year-Old Debbie Is Beginning to Tell You a Story

question 70

Multiple Choice

Imagine that 6-year-old Debbie is beginning to tell you a story about her family' trip to a folk song festival.Before she starts,she says,"O.K.,have you ever heard about the Old Songs Folk Festival?" Her skill in determining whether you have the appropriate background for the story is most relevant to an aspect of language called

• A)syntax.
• B)pragmatics.
• C)source monitoring.
• D)fast mapping.

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Definitions:

Psychologically

Pertains to psychology, dealing with the mind, mental processes, and behaviors from an individual's or group's perspective.

Physiologically

Relating to the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions.

Self-disclosure

The act of revealing personal or private information about oneself to others, which can facilitate deeper connections and understanding.

Weakness

An area or aspect in which an individual or organization lacks strength or proficiency, potentially hindering performance or success.