The debate about critical periods and sensitive periods of development is not completely resolved. What is the predominant belief about the critical period for language learning?
a. There is a critical period for learning accurate language pronunciation.
b. There is a critical period for mastering the grammar and syntax of a language.
c. There is a critical period for vocabulary acquisition in a second language.
d. There is a critical period for English speakers to learn Mandarin and other tonal languages.
a
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__________ result from damage to the cochlea or the auditory nerve. This damage is caused by illness and disease and are not medically or surgically treatable
a. Sensorineural Hearing Loss b. Mixed Hearing Loss c. Functional Hearing Loss d. Central Auditory Disorders
Parental attitudes shape the behaviors of mothers and fathers toward their sons and daughters. For example, __________ tend to place importance on expressive issues like emotion but __________ tend to place importance on instrumental issues like responsibility.
A. Mothers of girls, mothers of boys B. Fathers of girls, fathers of boys C. mothers, fathers D. fathers, mothers
Do Miranda rights apply when school officials question students about suspected misconduct?
a. No. Miranda rights apply only to individuals being questioned in a criminal investigation while in official police custody. b. No. Miranda rights must only be read at school if the student was involved in a “crime of passion.” c. Yes. Miranda rights apply in the public school setting at all times. d. Yes. Miranda rights apply to all secondary students in public schools. e. None of the above.