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Sandra Phelline Vizcarra
on Oct 29, 2024Verified
Etienne is 4 years old. He hears French and English about equally often. How should his language development compare to that of 4-year-old children growing up in monolingual French and English homes?
A) Etienne's language development should be similar to that of either 2-year-old monolingual English or 2-year-old monolingual French children.
B) Etienne's language development should be comparable to that of either 4-year-old monolingual English or 4-year-old monolingual French children.
C) Etienne's language development should exceed that of either 4-year-old monolingual English or 4-year-old monolingual French children.
D) Etienne's language development should be similar to that of a 4-year-old monolingual child in one of the languages and a 2-year-old monolingual child in the other.
Language Development
The process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive, produce, and use words to communicate, dramatically evolving in early childhood.
Monolingual
A term describing an individual or society that uses only one language for communication.
Bilingual
The ability of an individual to use two languages effectively.
- Understand the intricate interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental influences in acquiring language.
- Understand the significance of social engagement in the evolution of language.
Verified Answer
MA
Learning Objectives
- Understand the intricate interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental influences in acquiring language.
- Understand the significance of social engagement in the evolution of language.
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