Question 1

The concept of semantics refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge of how language is used in different social contexts 
B)  the form and order in which words are combined to make grammatical sentences 
C)  the meanings encoded in language 
D)  the system that governs the particular sounds used in a language 
A)  knowledge of how language is used in different social contexts 
B)  the form and order in which words are combined to make grammatical sentences 
C)  the meanings encoded in language 
D)  the system that governs the particular sounds used in a language C

Question 2

Who argued that we can only understand mental functioning by considering it in its social context?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chomsky 
B)  Tomasello 
C)  Vygotsky 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Chomsky 
B)  Tomasello 
C)  Vygotsky 
D)  none of the above C

Question 3

It is important for parents to read to their pre-school children because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it teaches them the shapes and sounds of letters 
B)  it helps children make the transition to literacy 
C)  it is an enjoyable way to learn about narrative forms 
D)  all of the above 
A)  it teaches them the shapes and sounds of letters 
B)  it helps children make the transition to literacy 
C)  it is an enjoyable way to learn about narrative forms 
D)  all of the above D

Question 4

Infant-directed speech is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  exaggerated intonation 
B)  rising and falling sounds 
C)  a higher than usual pitch 
D)  all of the above 
A)  exaggerated intonation 
B)  rising and falling sounds 
C)  a higher than usual pitch 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Collective argumentation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a form of conflict resolution 
B)  a collective process of discussion and sharing perspectives 
C)  a collective method for scoring points over others 
D)  a form of youth parliament 
A)  a form of conflict resolution 
B)  a collective process of discussion and sharing perspectives 
C)  a collective method for scoring points over others 
D)  a form of youth parliament

Question 6

Who proposed that all languages have a universal grammar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chomsky 
B)  Tomasello 
C)  Piaget 
D)  Vygotsky 
A)  Chomsky 
B)  Tomasello 
C)  Piaget 
D)  Vygotsky

Question 7

Children begin to use words that refer to internal states, such as emotions, at:

Accepted Answer

A)  9 months 
B)  12 months 
C)  18 months 
D)  24 months 
A)  9 months 
B)  12 months 
C)  18 months 
D)  24 months

The concept of semantics refers to:

Who argued that we can only understand mental functioning by considering it in its social context?

It is important for parents to read to their pre-school children because:

Infant-directed speech is characterized by:

Collective argumentation is:

Who proposed that all languages have a universal grammar?

Children begin to use words that refer to internal states, such as emotions, at:

The Developing Child

The Evolving Sense of Self and Others

Attachment

Peer Relationships in Day Care, Nursery and School

The Impact of Traditional and New Media

Addictions, Obesity and Eating Disorders

Safe and Risky Sexual Behaviour

Emotional Health and Well-Being

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Exam 5: Language and Communication

The concept of semantics refers to:

Who argued that we can only understand mental functioning by considering it in its social context?

It is important for parents to read to their pre-school children because:

Infant-directed speech is characterized by:

Collective argumentation is:

Who proposed that all languages have a universal grammar?

Children begin to use words that refer to internal states, such as emotions, at:

The Developing Child

The Evolving Sense of Self and Others

Attachment

Peer Relationships in Day Care, Nursery and School

The Impact of Traditional and New Media

Addictions, Obesity and Eating Disorders

Safe and Risky Sexual Behaviour

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Filters