The Critical Period and Language Acquisition Quiz
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What is the critical period for acquiring language?

  • During adolescence
  • Throughout life
  • During adulthood
  • During childhood (correct)

    • What happens after the critical period for language acquisition?

  • Language acquisition becomes more difficult (correct)
  • Language acquisition becomes slower
  • Language acquisition becomes impossible
  • Language acquisition becomes easier

    • Are language abilities intertwined with other cognitive functions?

  • No, they are completely intertwined
  • Yes, they are completely separate
  • Yes, but only in certain individuals (correct)
  • No, but only in certain individuals

    • What percentage of kindergarten age children are affected by Specific Language Impairment (SLI)?

    <p>7-8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of difficulties do children with SLI often have with language?

    <p>Difficulty with grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do children with SLI have normal IQ and ability in all other areas?

    <p>Yes, they have normal IQ and ability in all other areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main impairment in children with SLI?

    <p>Difficulty with linguistic ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of SLI?

    <p>Late speech development and difficulty being understood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between SLI and intelligence?

    <p>SLI is not related to intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of SLI on children's grammar?

    <p>SLI causes children to have impaired grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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