Language Development Quizzes for Psychology Year 12

Question 1

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of language development in toddlers?

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Rapid vocabulary expansion

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Use of simple sentences with correct grammar

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Acquisition of complex grammatical rules

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Fluency in storytelling

Question 2

Which of the following is a type of aphasia that primarily affects speech production?

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Broca's aphasia

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Wernicke's aphasia

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Conduction aphasia

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Anomic aphasia

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of language production?

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Listening

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Speaking

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Writing

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Signing

Question 4

The ability to use language in social situations is known as:

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Pragmatics

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Semantics

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Syntax

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Morphology

Question 5

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the stage that most closely aligns with a child's language development is:

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Preoperational stage

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Sensorimotor stage

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Concrete operational stage

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Formal operational stage

Question 6

In the preoperational stage of cognitive development, a characteristic feature of language is:

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Egocentric speech

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Logical reasoning

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Understanding of multiple perspectives

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Advanced syntactic structures

Question 7

In the context of language development, what is the term 'scaffolding' commonly used to describe?

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Providing support and guidance to learners as they develop their language skills

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Assessing learners' language proficiency

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Teaching learners grammar rules explicitly

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Encouraging learners to interact exclusively with native speakers

Question 8

In language teaching, the Communicative Approach primarily aims to:

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Enhance learners' ability to communicate effectively

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Develop learners' grammatical accuracy

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Teach learners about the culture associated with the target language

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Prepare learners for standardized language tests

Question 9

Which theory of language acquisition highlights the influence of social interactions on language development?

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Interactionist Theory

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Nativist Theory

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Cognitive Theory

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Behaviorist Theory

Question 10

According to Noam Chomsky's Universal Grammar theory, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of language?

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Learned

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Innate

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Species-Specific

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Recursive

Question 11

What term describes the type of language used by young children during early language development, characterized by simplified grammar and vocabulary?

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Telegraphic Speech

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Idiom

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Dialect

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Jargon

Question 12

What is the term for the process by which children acquire the rules of their native language without explicit instruction?

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Implicit Learning

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Language Acquisition Device

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Universal Grammar

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Incidental Learning

Question 13

What term describes the ability to understand and express language effectively in different social and cultural contexts?

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Communicative Competence

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Linguistic Competence

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Pragmatic Competence

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Discourse Competence

Question 14

Which of the following is a key component of Noam Chomsky's theory of language acquisition?

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Universal grammar

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Stimulus-response learning

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Cognitive development

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Environmental factors

Question 15

What is the process by which infants gradually develop an understanding of the sound system of their native language called?

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Phonological acquisition

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Morphological acquisition

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Syntactic acquisition

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Semantic acquisition

Question 16

What is the term for the smallest unit of meaning in language?

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Morpheme

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Phoneme

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Syntax

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Semantics

Question 17

What is the term for the process by which children learn the meaning of words and phrases?

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Semantic mapping

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Syntax processing

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Pragmatic development

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Phonological acquisition

Question 18

What is the term for the smallest unit of sound in a spoken language?

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Phoneme

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Morpheme

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Syntax

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Semantics

Question 19

The theory that emphasizes the role of imitation and reinforcement in language acquisition is known as:

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Behaviourism

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Nativism

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Cognitive theory

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Interactionist theory

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a component of grammar?

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Pragmatics

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Syntax

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Semantics

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Morphology

Question 21

Which of the following belongs to the category of closed-class words?

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Preposition

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 22

Which of the following is a key characteristic of pragmatics?

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Examines how language is used in social contexts

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Focuses on the literal meaning of words

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Applies only to written language

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Unrelated to the context of communication

Question 23

Language development can be broadly defined as:

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The process of acquiring and mastering language from infancy to adulthood

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The ability to speak fluently in multiple languages

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The set of language skills possessed by an individual

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The act of assessing language abilities

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a method used to assess language development?

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Medical examinations

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Interviews

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Observations

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Standardized tests

Question 25

Which factor has been identified as the primary influence on language development?

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Environment

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Genetics

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Culture

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Education

Question 26

Which aspect of language refers to the rules for combining words into meaningful sentences?

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Syntax

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Morphology

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Semantics

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Pragmatics

Question 27

The 'critical period hypothesis' suggests that:

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Language acquisition can only occur during a specific period in childhood.

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Exposure to multiple languages during childhood enhances language proficiency.

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Language development continues throughout life without any limitations.

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Language impairments in children cannot be overcome after the critical period.

Question 28

Which language disorder affects the ability to comprehend the meaning of words?

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Aphasia

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Dyslexia

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Apraxia

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Autism

Question 29

The use of nonverbal cues, such as gestures and facial expressions, to convey meaning is known as:

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Pragmatics

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Semantics

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Syntax

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Morphology

Question 30

What is the smallest unit of meaning in a language?

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Morpheme

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Syntax

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Semantics

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Phoneme

Question 31

Which branch of linguistics studies the structure of sentences?

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Syntax

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Phonology

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Semantics

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Morphology

Question 32

Which of the following is a characteristic of generative grammar?

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Recursion

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Simplicity

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Linearity

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Determinism

Question 33

What is the most common treatment for language disorders in children?

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Speech and language therapy

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Surgery

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Medication

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Cognitive behavioral therapy

Question 34

Which skill is essential for understanding the meaning of written text?

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Inferencing

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Decoding

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Scanning

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Skimming

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a recognized theoretical perspective on language acquisition?

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Pragmatics

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Nativism

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Constructivism

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Behaviorism

Question 36

According to Chomsky's theory, what is the innate biological structure that guides language development?

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Language Acquisition Device (LAD)

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Critical Period Hypothesis

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Telegraphic Speech

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Babbling Stage

Question 37

Which of the following stages in Piaget's cognitive development theory has the weakest direct connection to language development?

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Sensorimotor

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Concrete operational

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Preoperational

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Formal operational

Question 38

Which linguistic element signals the meaning of words?

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Semantics

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Phonology

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Syntax

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Morphology

Question 39

What is the term for the language used in informal, everyday contexts?

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Colloquial language

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Standard language

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Technical language

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Formal language

Question 40

What do we call the process of acquiring a second or additional language?

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Language learning

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Multilingualism

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Bilingualism

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Language acquisition