Based on Research That Examined the Factors That Influence Language

question 133

Multiple Choice

Based on research that examined the factors that influence language acquisition,which of the following children is likely to develop language the earliest?

• A) Jenny, a little girl who comes from a low-income family
• B) Uri, a little boy who comes from a low-income family
• C) Ichika, a little girl who comes from a high-income family
• D) Amir, a little boy who comes from a high-income family

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Definitions:

Left Temporal

Refers to the left temporal lobe of the brain, involved in processing auditory information and language.

Lesion

Any abnormal damage or change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by disease or trauma.

Anatomical Asymmetry

The presence of structure differences in size, shape, or position between the left and right sides of the body.

Broca's Area

Broca's area is a region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain with functions linked to speech production and language processing.