10 Questions
Which age group tends to have a growing influence on the language development of children after the age of three?
Peers
What is the term used to describe the modified language that adults and older children use when speaking to young children?
Caretaker speech
Do adults consciously modify their language when speaking to young children?
Yes, but they do it without thinking
How does caretaker speech differ from speech used with adults?
Caretaker speech is slower and uses shorter words
What is the main focus of caretaker speech?
To communicate effectively with young children
Which age group tends to have a growing influence on the language development of children after the age of three?
Peers
What is the term used to describe the modified language that adults and older children use when speaking to young children?
Caretaker speech
What is the main focus of caretaker speech?
To improve communication with young children
Do adults consciously modify their language when speaking to young children?
No
How does caretaker speech differ from speech used with adults?
It is slower and uses shorter, simpler words
Test your knowledge on language development in children and how they learn to construct language from their environment. Explore the influence of parents and peers, and discover how interactions with adults and older children impact language development in younger children.
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