Language Acquisition and Challenges Quiz
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What does the text suggest about the impact of our first language skills on learning a new language?

  • They have no impact on learning a new language.
  • They influence the set of expectations brought to a new language. (correct)
  • They hinder the formation of new language expectations.
  • They only affect conscious learning, not automatic activation.

    • Why can't we simply turn off the expectations from our first languages when learning a new language?

  • Activation spreads automatically. (correct)
  • Older individuals can turn off these expectations.
  • Conscious learning overrides automatic activation.
  • First language expectations are too weak to turn off.

    • What is necessary to become efficient processors of a new language, according to the text?

  • Conscious learning alone
  • Automatic spreading activation (correct)
  • Older age when learning a second language
  • Memorization of vocabulary

    • How does the age at which a person learns their second language impact the learning process, according to the text?

    <p>The older the person, the more practice is needed to become proficient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the role of conscious learning in acquiring a new language?

    <p>It can help practice and monitor for errors, but automatic spreading activation is essential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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