The Debate About Critical Periods and Sensitive Periods of Development

question 16

Multiple Choice

The debate about critical periods and sensitive periods of development is not completely resolved.What is the predominant belief about the critical period for language learning?

• A)There is a critical period for learning accurate language pronunciation.
• B)There is a critical period for mastering the grammar and syntax of a language.
• C)There is a critical period for vocabulary acquisition in a second language.
• D)There is a critical period for English speakers to learn Mandarin and other tonal languages.

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Definitions:

Clayton Act

An antitrust law in the United States that prohibits certain activities leading to anti-competitiveness, supplementing the Sherman Act.

Labor Unions

Organizations formed by workers to protect their rights and interests, often through collective bargaining with employers.

Robinson-Patman Act

A U.S. law aimed at preventing anticompetitive practices by producers, specifically prohibiting price discrimination that lessens competition.

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where identical or substantially similar goods or services are sold at different prices to different buyers, without a justification based on cost differences.