Studies by Snow and associates suggests that the greatest language value is attained when activities are repeated to the point that children are able to take over and control the activity. a. True b. False

Story reading and writing sessions seem to be of most value to children if there is reciprocal interaction and reinforcement of the child’s use of both oral and written language. a. True b. False

Humans learn languages best in their childhood. In fact, some research indicates that if a child doesn’t learn to speak a formal language before the age of 6, they may never learn to speak well at all. This would best illustrate which of the following?Group of answer choicesB) Normative age graded changesA) Critical periodC) Individual differencesD) Cultural specificity

What can adults do daily to increase a child’s exposure to language?

Research evaluating bilingual early childhood programs indicates that children from programs that develop proficiency in both languages hold the advantage in which of the following areas? a. divergent thinking ability b. translating spoken languages c. cultural awareness d. cognitive complexity

The idea that children learn language through reinforcement is an idea that was proposed by:Question 13Select one:a.Noam Chomskyb.B.F. Skinnerc.Erik Eriksond.John Watsone.None of the above