Language

Question 1

2. What is the main difference between human and animal communication ?
   a) Complexity
   o b) Creativity and flexibility
   o c) Use of sounds
   o d) Use of movements

Answer 1

B

Question 2

3. What is an important step in the evolution of language mentioned in the presentation?
   o a) Use of grammar
   o b) One-to-one mapping between sound and object
   o c) Development of vocal tract
   o d) Use of complex organs

Answer 2

B

Question 3

4. What assumption do children make when an object is named, according to the presentation?
   o a) Taxonomic assumption
   o b) Whole object assumption
   o c) Mutual exclusivity assumption
   o d) None of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

5. According to Chomsky, what enables children to learn language quickly and with few errors?
   o a) Innate knowledge
   o b) Trial and error
   o c) Associations
   o d) Cognitive biases

Answer 4

A

Question 5

6. What is the main argument of Tomasello regarding language learning?
   a) Language is like any other cultural artifact
   b) Language requires a specific organ
   c) Language learning is purely cognitive
   d) Language learning is based on trial and error

Answer 5

A

Question 6

7. What is the main difference between human and non-human communication according to Tomasello?
   o a) Use of grammar
   o b) Theory of Mind (ToM)
   o c) Use of vocal tract
   o d) Use of complex organs

Answer 6

B

Question 7

8. What is the main argument of Miller (2000) regarding the evolution of language?
   o a) Language was under the control of sexual selection
   o b) Language evolved directly
   o c) Language was co-opted
   o d) Language evolved by accident

Answer 7

A

Question 8

9. What is the main reason for the evolution of language according to the presentation?
   o a) Information transfer
   o b) Coordination
   o c) Socializing
   o d) All of the above

Answer 8

d) All of the above.

Language likely evolved to serve multiple functions, including transferring information, coordinating actions, and facilitating social interactions. These elements are all essential for survival and cooperation in social groups, making language a powerful tool for human development.

Question 9

10. What is the main argument of Chomsky regarding the modularity of language?
    o a) Children have innate knowledge of Universal Grammar
    o b) Language is learned through trial and error
    o c) Language is a cultural artifact
    o d) Language learning is based on cognitive biases

Answer 9

A