What is prosody, and how is it universal in infant language development?
What will be an ideal response?
Prosody refers to patterns of intonation, stress, and rhythm that communicate meaning in speech. Research has shown that mothers around the world use a high-pitched and light tone when speaking to their young infants.
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Research in neuroscience indicates that in middle childhood,
a. there is dramatic development in the frontal part of the brain. b. the brain undergoes its most dramatic growth during middle childhood. c. the parietal lobe shows the most dramatic gains in development. d. brain maturation varies dramatically from child to child.
Nearly all addictive drugs
a. increase the activity in all the brain cells. b. prolong the action of transmitter chemicals. c. stimulate the brain's reward circuitry. d. mimic natural neurotransmitters.
Robert is paying for psychotherapy services with his health insurance. Anne is paying for psychotherapy services out-of-pocket (i.e., with a personal check). Robert is told by his clinical psychologist, Dr. Honores, that he has “several symptoms associated with depression.” Anne receives the same diagnostic information. Based on your textbook’s discussion of current controversies, which of the following is MOST likely to occur?
A. Robert will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder; Anne will not. B. Anne will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder; Robert will not. C. Both Robert and Anne will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder. D. Neither Robert nor Anne will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder.
In a study comparing American and Asian grade-school students in math performance, ______
a. Asian students lagged far behind American students b. there were no significant differences in performance c. American students were slightly behind Asian students d. American students lagged far behind Asian students