The Types of Patterns That Infants Appear to Prefer Are

question 46

Multiple Choice

The types of patterns that infants appear to prefer are those

• A) with which they are very familiar.
• B) that provide maximum new information.
• C) that are unpredictable.
• D) that are simple.

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Definitions:

Morphemes

The smallest meaningful units in a language, such as prefixes, roots, and suffixes.

Syntax

The set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences in a given language, especially the order of words and phrases.

Semantics

Semantics is the branch of linguistics concerned with the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences in language.

Flynn Effect

The observed substantial and long-term increase in intelligence test scores measured in various parts of the world over the 20th century.