#1
Which of the following is an example of a phonological process?
Syllabification
ExplanationDivision of words into syllables.
#2
What does the 'tip-of-the-tongue' phenomenon refer to?
Difficulty recalling a word
ExplanationInability to retrieve a specific word from memory despite knowing it.
#3
Which area of the brain is primarily associated with language processing?
Temporal lobe
ExplanationRegion responsible for auditory processing and language comprehension.
#4
What is the Wernicke's area responsible for?
Language comprehension
ExplanationUnderstanding and comprehension of spoken and written language.
#5
What is the 'Broca's aphasia' characterized by?
Impaired speech production
ExplanationDifficulty in producing coherent speech.
#6
What does the 'Garden Path Sentence' phenomenon demonstrate?
Difficulty in parsing ambiguous sentences
ExplanationChallenge in interpreting sentences with misleading syntax.
#7
Which cognitive process involves the mental manipulation and organization of information?
Problem-solving
ExplanationAct of finding solutions to complex issues.
#8
What is the function of the limbic system in language processing?
Memory and emotion regulation
ExplanationRegulation of emotional responses and memory consolidation.
#9
Which theory suggests that language acquisition is innate and governed by a critical period?
Universal grammar theory
ExplanationPosits that humans are born with innate linguistic knowledge.
#10
Which term refers to the ability to produce novel sentences?
Syntactic fluency
ExplanationCapacity to construct new grammatically correct sentences.
#11
What is a key aspect of the Whorfian hypothesis?
Language influences perception and cognition
ExplanationSuggests language shapes thought and worldview.
#12
What is the 'syntax-first' approach in language acquisition theories?
Focusing on grammatical structure
ExplanationEmphasis on learning grammar rules before vocabulary.
#13
What is the 'overregularization error' in language development?
Incorrect application of grammar rules
ExplanationMistakenly applying regular grammatical patterns to irregular words.
#14
What is a fundamental aspect of language development according to the nativist perspective?
Innate linguistic capacity
ExplanationBelief that language ability is genetically predetermined.