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What is the second language associated with for some people?
What is the second language associated with for some people?
What is the native language associated with for some people?
What is the native language associated with for some people?
What is the opposite true for?
What is the opposite true for?
What do some people use the second language to escape from?
What do some people use the second language to escape from?
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What is the second language associated with for others?
What is the second language associated with for others?
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What do some people associate the native language with?
What do some people associate the native language with?
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What is the relationship between the native language and poverty?
What is the relationship between the native language and poverty?
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What is the opposite true for in terms of language associations?
What is the opposite true for in terms of language associations?
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What is the association between the native language and relationships according to the text?
What is the association between the native language and relationships according to the text?
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What is the experience of many people with regards to the two languages?
What is the experience of many people with regards to the two languages?
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What is the implication of the text regarding the two languages?
What is the implication of the text regarding the two languages?
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What is the common theme between the native language and relationships?
What is the common theme between the native language and relationships?
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What is the tone of the text regarding the experiences with the two languages?
What is the tone of the text regarding the experiences with the two languages?
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What is implied about people's experiences with the two languages?
What is implied about people's experiences with the two languages?
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What is the relationship between the native language and relationships, as implied by the text?
What is the relationship between the native language and relationships, as implied by the text?
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What is the main idea of the text regarding the two languages?
What is the main idea of the text regarding the two languages?
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What is the approximate age range during which manual dexterity strengthens?
What is the approximate age range during which manual dexterity strengthens?
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Why does eye-hand coordination continually improve during the perceptual stage?
Why does eye-hand coordination continually improve during the perceptual stage?
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What is the outcome of mastering the mechanics of language?
What is the outcome of mastering the mechanics of language?
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What is the significance of the age range from 8 to 16 in the perceptual stage?
What is the significance of the age range from 8 to 16 in the perceptual stage?
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What is continually improving during the perceptual stage?
What is continually improving during the perceptual stage?
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What is the outcome of enhanced eye-hand coordination?
What is the outcome of enhanced eye-hand coordination?
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What is a result of strengthened manual dexterity?
What is a result of strengthened manual dexterity?
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What is the significance of mastering the mechanics of language?
What is the significance of mastering the mechanics of language?
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What is the primary purpose of building museums and parks?
What is the primary purpose of building museums and parks?
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What is the relationship between our concerns for the present and the future?
What is the relationship between our concerns for the present and the future?
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What is the motivation behind investing in long-term scientific projects?
What is the motivation behind investing in long-term scientific projects?
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What is the author's tone towards the future?
What is the author's tone towards the future?
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What is the primary focus of the text?
What is the primary focus of the text?
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What is the implied meaning of 'we' in the text?
What is the implied meaning of 'we' in the text?
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What is the author's attitude towards the preservation of traditions and languages?
What is the author's attitude towards the preservation of traditions and languages?
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What is the author's main concern about the present and the future?
What is the author's main concern about the present and the future?
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What is the common understanding of altruistic acts based on?
What is the common understanding of altruistic acts based on?
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What does the concept of altruistic behavior conform to?
What does the concept of altruistic behavior conform to?
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What is the relationship between altruistic behavior and moral obligations?
What is the relationship between altruistic behavior and moral obligations?
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What is the focus of the common understanding of altruistic acts?
What is the focus of the common understanding of altruistic acts?
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What is implied by the concept of altruistic behavior?
What is implied by the concept of altruistic behavior?
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How does the concept of altruistic behavior relate to moral status?
How does the concept of altruistic behavior relate to moral status?
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What is the underlying assumption of the concept of altruistic behavior?
What is the underlying assumption of the concept of altruistic behavior?
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What is the implication of the concept of altruistic behavior?
What is the implication of the concept of altruistic behavior?
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Study Notes
Language and Identity
- For some people, the second language is associated with freedom, opportunities, and financial well-being, while the native language is associated with poverty and hardship.
- For others, the opposite is true: the second language is associated with post-immigration challenges, discrimination, and lack of close relationships, while the native language is associated with family, friends, and parental love.
Language and Experience
- Many people have a mix of positive and negative experiences associated with each language.
Human Behavior and Legacy
- Humans build museums, parks, and bridges to last for generations, invest in schools and long-term scientific projects, and preserve paintings, traditions, and languages.
- We protect beautiful places, hoping to leave a lasting legacy.
Concerns for the Present and Future
- In many cases, we don't draw clear lines between our concerns for the present and the future, as both are interconnected.
Developmental Stage
- From ages 8 to 16, our manual dexterity strengthens through continually improving eye-hand coordination.
- There is considerable improvement in handwriting skills during this stage.
- We gain mastery over the mechanics of language.
Altruistic Behavior and Moral Obligations
- The commonsense understanding of the moral status of altruistic acts conforms to how most people think about their responsibilities towards others.
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This quiz explores the positive implications of having a second language, including freedom, opportunity, and economic prosperity.