Jeff was born in China but moved to the United States with his parents when he was three years old. Because his parents wanted him to assimilate to American culture, they only spoke English at home. As a result, Jeff only understands a little Chinese and only feels comfortable speaking English. This is a case of __________ first-language acquisition.
a. incompatible
b. incomplete
c. ineffective
d. interrupted
Ans: b. incomplete
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A. Number of children B. Family variables C. Financial ability to take a vacation D. Hormonal fluctuations
Social cognitive theorists, such as Albert Bandura, suggest that
a. children do not learn by use of such principles as reinforcement and punishment. b. children do not learn unless they are given hands-on practice with what is to be learned. c. children learn much of what they learn through observation of others. d. parents are the sole determiners of the attitudes their children will hold.
Studies have shown that in an interview,
a. high activity in one participant is associated with reduced activity in the other. b. high activity in one participant is associated with increased activity in the other. c. the activity of one participant has nothing to do with the activity of the other. d. high activity in one participant tends to lead to hostility in the other.
Two-year-old Jeremy is cautious, tentative, and shy in new situations. Jeremy would be considered a(n) ____ child.
A. unemotional B. inhibited C. uninhibited D. problem