Which Aspect of Language Develops First

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which aspect of language develops first?

• A) Receptive language
• B) Expressive language
• C) Productive language
• D) Grammar

---

Definitions:

Nonsense Syllables

Meaningless sets of letters used in psychological experiments to study memory and learning processes.

Hermann Ebbinghaus

A German psychologist best known for his pioneering work on the study of memory, including the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.

Ebbinghaus' Retention Curve

A graphical representation of the decline in memory retention over time, illustrating that memories diminish if not rehearsed.

Chunking

A strategy for making more efficient use of short-term memory by grouping information into larger units.