The interactionist approach assumes that language is the result of children interacting with mature speakers such as their mothers. One generally acknowledged problem with this approach is
a. that adult speech is too complex for children to process.
b. mothers don't provide negative evidence for their children and thus cannot be teaching them
c. fathers speak differently to children than mothers
d. there is presently no positive proof that what mothers say has any effect on their children's emerging language
d
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Which of the following statements uses the process skill of inferring?
a. ?The earth is larger than the moon. b. ?The elephant is eating hay and grass. c. ?There is a lot of dew on the ground from the fog. d. ?We used three gallons of detergent making bubble mixture.
One person in the early childhood environment should be designated the "director" of the emergency plan, and this person should be prepared to take charge in case of emergency in a effortless manner
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Individual letters or phone calls should not be made only to:
a. give an academic progress report. b. ask for assistance in the classroom. c. make arrangements for a conference. d. deliver bad news.
Preschool-age friends:
A. Have more difficulty dealing with conflict than non-friends B. Are more skilled interacting with friends than with non-friends C. Do not appear happier than non-friends during interactions D. Should be encouraged outside the classroom