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LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

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    Language Acquisition
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  • Can you have more than one L1?
    Yes
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  • Explain CDS.
    Child-directed speech (It is how adults alter their linguistic characteristics when speaking to infants / toddlers.
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  • Based on that sentence above, what could be the reason why Ahmad can't master British accent?
    The critical period has passed.
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  • Based on that sentence, how is it possible for Alia to be fluent in Malay?
    It is her 1st language.
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  • Second Language refers to any language learned in addition to the native language. True or false?
    True
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  • What would probably happen if one had an injury to the left side of the brain?
    It would result in language loss
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  • What is Broca's Are responsible for?
    Language production
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  • What is Critical Period Hypothesis?
    A limited number of years where children can acquire their L1 flawlessly.
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  • What is Aphasia?
    A disorder that affects how you communicate
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  • What's the name for the left frontal lobe?
    Broca's Area
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  • Hemispheric specialization for language is the same regardless of whether the language is spoken, yes or no?
    Yes
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  • What are the two main principles from Skinner's behaviourist approach?
    Imitation and reinforcement
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  • Which theorist links to Child Directed Speech?
    Bruner
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  • What are the four principles of operant conditioning?
    Positive and negative reinforcement, positive and negative punishment
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  • What are Piaget's 4 stages of Cognitive Development?
    Sensorimotor stage, Pre-operational stage, Concrete operational stage & Formal operational stage
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  • Who was Genie?
    A feral child who struggled to learn language and proves the critical period for language learning.
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