The Gusii people of Kenya do not speak with their children directly but it is clear that their children reach the same language milestones as American children. It has been demonstrated that Gusii children learn language from ____

a. their DNA and biological preparedness
b. being in social groups where others are using language
c. the unfolding of their chromosomal and genetic lineage
d. having their language directly stimulated by their parents


B. Gusii children learn their language from frequently being in social groups where adults and older children are using language, not from having their language development stimulated directly in frequent daily interactions with their parents.

Psychology

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A. occasional B. organic C. active D. irrational

Psychology

The major justification for corrective law is that it prevents harm.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

When a child can place a series of sticks in order from longest to shortest, the child is demonstrating an understanding of ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

"Look to the future, young man, while you still have time!" This advice was given from a grandfather to his grandson. The grandfather went on to say "When you get to be my age, you stop looking ahead and you start looking around!"

These thoughts are most consistent with the __________ theory of aging. a. activity b. disengagement c. socioemotional selectivity d. psychosocial

Psychology