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% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Difficulty with grammar (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impairment in children with SLI?

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

What are the symptoms of SLI?

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

What is the relationship between SLI and intelligence?

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

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