Language Development: The Word Gap Overview

<p>It predicts significant outcomes in multiple subjects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enhance rich interactions between caregivers and children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conversational duet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may imply blame towards parents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How to best serve students holistically (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing data for enriching interaction goals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using specialized vocabulary in every context (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lower-income children hear significantly fewer words compared to higher-income children. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The research was influenced by the intimidation factor of the experimenter. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amount of coordinated conversations with children. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The area of the brain that processes language during conversations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The difference in exposure by socioeconomic status is evident. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Digital recording devices to capture speech. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of coordinated conversations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Differences in processing speed were identified through observational tasks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>32 million more words. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Visual engagement during spoken prompts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Difference in the amount of words children from different socioeconomic backgrounds hear

A measure of a family's social and economic position that influences factors like income and education.

The number of words a child hears up to a certain age.

The ability to understand and use language effectively, including vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills.

Children from high socioeconomic status families.

Children from low socioeconomic status families.

The spoken exchanges between individuals.

Increased activity in Broca's area (brain region associated with language processing) when children hear conversations.

A research method that assesses language processing in children by observing their eye movements while listening to someone point to a picture.

Concerns about the original research on the word gap, including methodological limitations and potential biases.

A method to assess how quickly a child processes language.

Interventions designed to improve children's language development.

Professionals who encourage parents and caregivers to interact more with children.

Tools like language fitbits used to track and analyze parent-child interactions.

Using data to establish goals for improving a child's language environment.

The interaction between caregivers and children where they are having conversations.

Criticizing parents for their children's poor language skills.

Language abilities gained during kindergarten, which predict future academic and social success.

Creating an environment that supports rich language development in children.