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The Critical Period Hypothesis for ASL
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The Critical Period Hypothesis for ASL

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According to the research on the Critical Period Hypothesis for Language, what is the impact of delayed exposure to linguistic input on grammatical proficiency?

  • Delayed exposure has no impact on vocabulary acquisition.
  • Delayed exposure improves grammatical proficiency.
  • Delayed exposure negatively impacts grammatical proficiency. (correct)
  • Delayed exposure has no impact on grammatical proficiency.

    • What is the main finding of Rachel Mayberry and colleagues' study on American Sign Language learners?

  • Native signers perform the best out of all three groups.
  • Early learners perform worse than delayed learners.
  • Delayed learners perform worse than both native signers and early learners. (correct)
  • Native signers perform worse than early learners.

    • What is the critical period for language acquisition?

  • The period during which children are diagnosed as deaf.
  • The period during which linguistic input is required for language acquisition. (correct)
  • The period during which vocabulary acquisition is most efficient.
  • The period during which babies are examined for hearing impairment.

    • What is the impact of delayed linguistic input on language acquisition after the critical period?

    <p>Delayed input negatively impacts language acquisition, particularly grammar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range for early ASL learners in Rachel Mayberry's study?

    <p>5 to 7 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range for delayed ASL learners in Rachel Mayberry's study?

    <p>8 to 13 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of ASL use for the participants in Rachel Mayberry's study?

    <p>More than 20 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main requirement for language acquisition according to the research on the Critical Period Hypothesis?

    <p>Exposure to linguistic input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of delayed exposure to linguistic input on vocabulary acquisition?

    <p>Delayed exposure has no impact on vocabulary acquisition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of delayed exposure to linguistic input on grammatical proficiency among American Sign Language learners?

    <p>Delayed exposure negatively impacts grammatical proficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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