Quiz Questions Flashcards
Which statement is true of language?
it is rule based allowing for infinite number of utterances
The melodic components of speech are often referred to as subsegmental devices
false
The sentence, “The cat answers the phone.”, is a violation of what aspect of language?
propositional meaning
American Sign Language is not a true language.
false
A free morpheme can also be called an affix.
false
During the one word stage, children exhibit greater speech accuracy in production of action words than object words.
false
True narratives have central themes, multiple focused causal, and temporal chains
true
Effective speakers ignore their presuppositions in order to communicate clearly.
false
“ba da na” is an example of ___________ babbling.
variegated
In semantic development, “mama” applying to all women is an example of:
over-extension
A diagnosis of specific language impairment may be given to a child with an acquired language impairment.
false
Mental Age and Language Age are equivalent terms
false
The relationship between cognition and language has not been clearly established.
true
What is the difference between language delay and language disorder?
language delay suggests a normal sequence of development
In what way does the vocabulary of a child with SLI differ from that of typically developing children?
delay in using first word
Which of the following disabilities is most often associated with a learning disability?
SLI
The term SLI is used more frequently before children enter school.
true
The majority of learning disabilities result from ongoing or newly diagnosed language impairment.
true
Professionals who work with children with specific learning disabilities tend to perceive and interpret language and learning disabilities in a similar fashion.
false
Applying a discrepancy model, which of the following students would be found eligible for special education services?
high IQ and low achievement
