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Language is: a. a shared code b. a system for representing concepts c. rule governed d. generative e. all of the above

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e. all of the above

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Intonation, stress, and speaking rate are examples of: a. metalinguistic cues b. prosodic features c. nonlinguistic cues d. none of the above

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b. prosodic features

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The aspect of language concerned with word order and sentence organization is: a. syntax b. morphology c. phonology d. semantics e. pragmatics

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a. syntax

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A phoneme is: a. the smallest linguistic unit of sound b. a family of very similar sounds c. different enough from other phonemes to change meaning d. all of the above

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a. the smallest linguistic unit of sound

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The following are bound morphemes: a. -ly b. -ing c. "is" d. both a and b

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d. both a and b

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The smallest unit of sound that can signal a difference in meaning is a : a. syllable b. morpheme c. phoneme d. grapheme

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b. morpheme

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The rules of language governing how language is used for social purposes is best defined as: a. politeness b. protocol c. pragmatics d. semantics

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c. pragmatics

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If you ask a child to point to the dog in the picture, the child would be demonstrating ________ communication

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Receptve communication

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_______ is being conscious of distinct speech sounds in language and beginning to deliberately manipulate language.

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Phonological awareness

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_____ refers to the specific ways to using language differently in different settings.

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Register

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_____ is the study of language in the brain.

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Neurolinguistics

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Neurons are sheathed in a coating called ______

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Myelin

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A child drops his toy off his high chair tray and looks over the edge, trying to find the toy. He is demonstrating what skill?

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Object permanence

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You are playing with a 9 month old in your lap. A you look at a simple picture book, you tap the dog on the page and make barking sounds. You are attempting to establish ________ with the child.

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Joint attention

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You and ransom are talking about vehicles you see in a book. You begin to give him other vocabulary words to associated with vehicles, such as "car", "transportation", "trucks", and "automobiles". You are using _____ with him.

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scaffolding

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Which theorist stressed the importance of social interaction in children's language development? a. noam chomsky b. lev vygotsky c. b.f. skinner d. jean piaget

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b. lev vygotsky

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During the maturation and growth of the brain, each of the hemispheres develop certain cognitive functions. What is this called? a. lateralization b. mylenization c. interaction

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a. lateralization

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A loss of language is referred to as what? a. dysphagia b. aphasia c. broca's dysfunction

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b. aphasia dysphagia (problem swallowing)

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When a child says "doogie outside" and you say "yes, the doggies is going outside", this is an example of _______ a. recasting b. expatiation c. verbal mapping

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a. recasting -> if adult turns phrase into grammatically correct it is recasting verbal mapping-> describes award to a child.

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This perspective considers learning to occur based on the stimuli, responses, and reinforcements that occur in the environment. a. nativist b. interactionist c. behaviorist

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c. behaviorist

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_______ is the process in which speakers alternate between languages when they have more than one language in common a. inflection mixing b. code alternation c. lexical switching d. code switching

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d. code switching

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People who acquire two or more languages throughout the course of their lives are known as: a. english language learners b. dual language learners c. multiple modal learners d. bilingualists

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d. bilingualists

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The term that describes children who acquire a second languages after 3: a. simultaneous bilingualism b. successive bilingualism c. sequential bilingualism

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b. successive bilingualism

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Which term describes the english language learning that focuses only on teaching english? a. english as a second language b. bilingual learning c. immersion program d. submersion program

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a. english as a second language (ESL)

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The language developed in response to the interaction of two groups of people who did not initially share a language. a. creole b. pidgin c. dialect

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b. pidgin

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_______ studies the "relationship between linguistic behavior and social situations, roles, and functions".

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sociolinguistics

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__________ english is spoken in educational settings

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academic english

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Second language learners typically have a ________ during which they appear to be working on acquiring receptive language knowledge.

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silent period

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_________ refers ot conscious rule learning in formal instructional settings with an emphasis on the form of language.

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language learning

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________ contended that anyone who did not use standard english did not have a valid language.

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verbal- deficit perspective

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A _______ is a meaningful linguistic unit that cannot be divided into smaller meaningful parts.

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morpheme

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In early phonological development, ________ of speech sound differences greatly precedes _________

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perception (receptive comes first) production (expressive)

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When a child first forms a link between a referent and a name, this process is known as ______

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verbal mapping

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Two examples of reflexive vocalizations are _______ and _______

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crying and burping

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______ experiences occur when children interact with concepts through pictures or a description of an object without being able to see it.

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vicarious harder for a child because the child isn't experiencing it themselves.

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Some of the effects of otitis media are____ a. tympanic membrane won't vibrate properly b. difficulty distinguishing phonological characteristics c. child's speech is difficult to understand d. all of the above

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d. all of the above

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Which word is LEAST likely to be part of child's first 50 words? a. me b. doll c. water d. kitty

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a. me

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Babbling ______ a. continue throughout life b. does not occur in children who are deaf c. ceases after first words appear d. none of the above

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c. ceases after first words appear

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Key interaction patterns that enhance language development are ____ a. eye contact b. shared references c. communication loop d. all of the above

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d. all of the above

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Which is an example of a contingent response? a. the mother wants her child to come so she says "come to mommy" b. the child shows his mom a ball and the mother says "i see your ball". are you giving iy yo me? c. the child is frightened by a loud noise and the mother says we have to go now

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b. the child shows his mom a ball and the mother says I see your ball. are you giving it to me?

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Teachers should help expand an infant's vocabulary by calling a dog a dog sometimes and a puppy at other times. a. true b. false

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b. false

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Since language is so critical for infants, caregivers should engage in almost constant verbal labeling and "conversation" with infants when they are awake and alert. a. true b. false

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b. false

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Even though music provides infants with a sense of rhythm and the words in the songs can increase vocabulary, it should only be played for short periods (10- 15 minutes) a. true b. false

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a. true

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Child directed speech uses all of the following except: a. saying a lot to give toddlers as much detail as possible b. using prosody and intonation c. repeating specific words and phrases d. speaking slowly and distinctly e. establishing joint reference

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a. saying a lot to give toddlers as much detail as possible

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One caution in teaching children gestures and sign language is that it may delay oral language development since nonverbal communication is being taught and encouraged. a. true b. false

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b. false if they are able to talk they will choose to. easier if child doesn't have motor issues could cause behavioral issues

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_____ occurs when a toddler's teacher uses language to simplify a complex event.

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mediation

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With young children's art work, its the ____ and not the ______ that is important.

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process product

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Texts that rhyme also enhance toddlers ______ because rhyming words emphasize the component sounds of words.

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phonemic awareness

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______ refers to story- related objects.

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realia

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_______ knowledge is encouraged in routines.

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pragmatic

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