Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the process of word segmentation:
A. infants are able to use melodic and rhythmic cues to help them find word boundaries.
B. it is facilitated by short pauses introduced after each word in spoken language.
C. it can be facilitated by properties of child directed speech, such as shorter utterances.
D. infants are able to use statistical cues within the speech signal to help them segment words by 9 months of age.
B
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a. People typically leave a will that is read to heirs. b. Obituaries are published in local newspapers to notify the community of the death. c. Contributions are made to charities. d. The mayor of the deceased person's city is the first person to visit the family.
Which statement about the biological model is accurate? a. It has helped find effective drugs for treating disorders
b. It has received support from diathesis-stress theory. c. It has shown that mental disorders are almost always caused by structural abnormalities in the brain. d. It has proven that inheritance is the direct cause of most disorders.
As Janice tells her therapist about the stress she is feeling as a single parent, her therapist tries to look at the world through Janice's eyes and tries to feel the worry and emotional exhaustion that Janice is presently experiencing. Janice's therapist is exhibiting
a. authenticity. b. reflection. c. transference. d. empathy.
According to prototype theory, if your prototypical bird is a wren, then the BEST example of a bird is a(n):
A) bald eagle. B) ostrich. C) chicken. D) robin.